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A game to help students understand the difference between conductors and insulators

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True or false: Silver is conductive.

true

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Is this a conductor or insulator?

insulator

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Name 2 electrical conductors

silver, gold, copper, sea water, steel, etc

15

Name 2 electrical insulators

rubber, glass, oil, diamond, drywood, etc

15

True or false: glass is a conductor

false

15

True or false: sea water is a conductor

true

15

True or false: oil is a conductor

false

15

Define an insulator.

Insulators are things that do NOT let electricity flow through a circuit.

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Define a conductor

Conductors are materials that let electricity flow through.

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T. Cash wants to build a house made completely from glass, including the wires for the lights. Is this a good idea? Explain your answer.

No, because glass is an insulator and not a conductor.

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Is this an insulator or conductor?

insulator

15

True or false: Putting a silver spoon in an electrical circuit is a smart idea.

False. Don't ever do this!

15

Is this conductive or insulate material?

conductive

15

Should I use copper wires to connect my lights to the switch or should I use rubber wires? Explain your answer.

Copper because it is conductive.

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