1) An electrical conductor is a material that allows electricity to flow through it easily. Examples: copper, aluminum, silver.
2) An insulator is a material that does not allow electricity to flow through it easily. Examples: rubber, plastic, glass.
3) Metals are good conductors of electricity because they have free electrons that can move easily through the material, carrying electric current.
4) In a conductor, electrons are loosely bound and can move freely. In an insulator, electrons are tightly bound to their atoms and cannot move easily.
5) Conductor of electricity: [Draw a metal spoon or copper wire]
Insulator of electricity: [Draw a plastic handle or rubber glove]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of conductor insulator worksheet.
