SAASTE Technology/Activities/Conductors and Insulators

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Electrical System

Grade 6

Conductors & Insulators

• Build the circuit shown above.
• Place the different objects / materials between points A and B (choose from objects available)
• Note your observations in the table below.

Object	Allows current through	Does not allow current through
Nail
Plastic pen
Ruler
Paper-clip

• Materials that allow the flow of current are called Conductors
• Materials that do not allow the flow of current are called Insulators

Answer these questions:

1. What happened when the nail was used to bridge the gap?

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2. What happened when the plastic pen was used to bridge the gap?

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3. What type of materials is best suited for insulators?

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4. Name three useful applications of insulators.

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Author: Averil Nolly Acknowledgment of graphic: Osman Sadeck Editor: Osman Sadeck