Conductors and Insulators

Duration: 2 Weeks / 7 Hours
NS CAPS, Page 15 and 58

After the completion of Topic 2 the learners will be able to:

  • Know what it means if something conducts electricity.
  • Explain why insulators are important.
  • Distinguish the difference between an insulator and an electrical conductor.

Content and Concepts: Please select a sub-category below.

Conductors (3½ hours)
Insulators (3½ hours)

toolsYou will need

Equipment

  • Computer
  • Data projector
  • Speakers
  • Internet connection

Powerpoints and Photocopies

Available on category pages
  • PowerPoints
  • Worksheets
  • Quiz

School Resources

  • Scissors
  • Glue

Other

  • 6-8 pieces of electrical wire (15-20 cm long)
  • 6-8 three-pin plugs
  • 6-8 flat screwdrivers
  • 6-8 D-size batteries (1.5V)
  • 6-8 torch light bulbs
  • Prestik / adhesive tape
  • Different objects:
    • (pen, cardboard, metal paper clip, paper clips covered with plastic, elastic band, copper coins, silver coins, glass, metal spoon, chalk, steel wool, drinking straw, chalk, rubber, piece of wood, pencil, drawing pin, scissors, etc.
  • Damaged electrical cord