Insulators and Conductors Worksheet
A Grade 5 science worksheet exploring the concepts of electrical insulators and conductors with real-world examples.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your knowledge of electrical insulators and conductors.
1. A material that does NOT allow electricity to flow through it easily is called an .
2. A material that allows electricity to flow through it easily is called a .
3. Most metals are good of electricity.
4. Plastic, rubber, and glass are examples of .
5. Which of the following is the best electrical insulator?
Copper wire
Aluminum foil
Rubber gloves
Iron nail
6. Why are electrical wires often covered in plastic?
To make them look pretty
Plastic is a good conductor
Plastic is a good insulator
To keep them from getting wet
7. Wood is generally considered a good electrical conductor.
True
False
8. Gold is a better electrical conductor than plastic.
True
False
9. Give two examples of materials that are good electrical insulators and explain why they are important for safety.
10. Imagine you need to repair a small electrical toy. You have a screwdriver with a metal shaft. What kind of handle should the screwdriver have to be safe? Why?
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