SAASTE Technology/Activities/Conductors and Insulators

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.


 * 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?

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

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

4. Name three useful applications of insulators.

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