Conductors and Insulators

Learn how conductors and insulators affect the flow of electricity in this helpful worksheet! To begin, fourth and fifth graders will read an explanation of conductors and insulators and how each affects the flow of electricity. Learners will then study images of six different items and determine which ones are conductors of electricity. Students are then asked to test their knowledge by answering two questions about common conductors and insulators.

Through this practice, growing scientists will learn how electric currents flow to transfer energy. Electricity plays a significant part in our everyday lives, and understanding the role of conductors and insulators can help students make sense of how the world works.