Identifying conductors and insulators – be safe!
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If an object or material is described as a ‘conductor’, what does it do?
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If an object or material is described as an ‘insulator’, what does it do?
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Sort these materials into those that are good conductors of electricity and those that
are good insulators. Think about the sorts of things they are used for to help you
decide.
water
plastic
wood
rubber
air
metal
Conductors
Insulators
Now think of some more materials and add them to the correct column.
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Identifying conductors and insulators – be safe!
Name: .......................................................................
Date: ..........................................................
Would you want to be in a bath when lightning strikes? Why / why not?
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Would you like to be wearing rubber shoes when lightning strikes? Why / why not?
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Now imagine you are caught in a storm. Suggest at least three ways that you could
protect yourself against a lightning strike.
Think about where you might stand, what you might wear and what
you could hold onto.
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3)
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