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Insulators Worksheet

Explore the properties of insulators and conductors with this Grade 4 science worksheet, featuring questions on heat and electricity.

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Insulators Worksheet

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Insulators are materials that do not allow heat or electricity to pass through them easily. They are very important for safety and for keeping things warm or cool.

1. Which of these materials is a good insulator of heat?

a

Metal

b

Wood

c

Copper

d

Iron

2. Why are electrical wires often covered in plastic or rubber?

a

To make them look colorful

b

Plastic and rubber are good electrical insulators

c

To help electricity flow better

d

They are conductors of heat

3. A material that does not allow heat or electricity to pass through it easily is called an  .

4. Clothing made of wool helps to keep you warm because wool is a good   insulator.

5. All metals are good electrical insulators.

T

True

F

False

6. Air is a poor conductor of heat, making it a good insulator.

T

True

F

False

7. Name two materials that are good insulators of electricity.

8. Why is it important to use insulating materials in your home?

Electrical insulator on railways

This image shows an electrical insulator used on railways.

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

insulator
conductor
heat
electricity

9. A spoon made of metal is a good   of heat.

10. Rubber gloves protect you from   because rubber is an  .