Conductors and Insulators Worksheet
Explore the properties of conductors and insulators with this Grade 5 science worksheet, featuring real-world examples and circuit diagrams.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your knowledge of electrical conductors and insulators.
1. Which of the following materials is a good electrical conductor?
Plastic
Copper
Rubber
Wood
2. An insulator is a material that:
Allows electricity to flow easily
Blocks the flow of electricity
Generates electricity
Stores electrical energy
3. Materials that allow heat and electricity to pass through them easily are called .
4. The plastic coating around electrical wires acts as an to prevent shocks.
5. Metals like copper and aluminum are good of electricity.
6. Look at the simple circuit diagram below. Explain why the light bulb lights up when the switch is closed.
7. All metals are good electrical conductors.
True
False
8. Glass is an example of an electrical conductor.
True
False
Match each item with its property.
9. Rubber gloves
a. Conductor
10. Aluminum foil
b. Insulator
11. Copper wire
c. Both