Conductors and insulators

CONCEPTUAL

Science›Energy|Ages 8—9|ID: mt_d-EKO-pKkP

Recognise some common conductors and insulators, and associate metals with being good conductors of electricity

Mastery Evidence

Define conductors (allow electricity to flow through) and insulators (block electricity)
Test at least six materials and correctly classify them as conductors or insulators
State that metals are generally good conductors and explain why wires are made of metal with plastic coating

“Can [child] test objects in a circuit and explain why metal objects let electricity through but rubber and plastic don't?”

Y4.Sci.E.5The national curriculum in England

Conductors and insulators

recognise some common conductors and insulators, and associate metals with being good conductors

Science · Key Stage 2

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Building a simple circuit hard
Must know circuit components before testing which materials conduct electricity
- What uses electricity at home hard
  Must identify electrical appliances before building circuits