1. Conductor or insulator
NAME _____________________ DATE _____________ WHO CAN RESIST?
Type in the following website: ,or go to Bb and click on “Who Can Resist”.
Read the introduction and fill in the answers to number 1 and 2
___________________________ are materials that allow electricity to flow through them.
___________________________ resist the flow of electricity.
Click “play the game”, build the open circuit, and answer question number 3.
3. List the three main items used to play the game. ___________________________
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Fill in the Prediction column, writing a C for conductor and an I for insulator.
Complete Step 3 and place an X under the correct column in the chart below
ITEM
PREDICTION
Conductor or insulator
CONDUCTOR
INSULATOR
Bread
Penny
Tree branch
Lemon slice
Candle
Eraser
Key
Pickle
Wooden block
Pencil lead
Plastic bottle cap
Metal bottle cap
Porcelain cup
Wool yarn
Paper clip
After you finish testing your items, click OK and then read the paragraphs on the next screen. Answer the questions on the back of this sheet.

2. 1. Metal, watery substances, especially those with salts and acids are good
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2. List 5 good conductors
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4. Can a good insulator conduct electricity if it gets wet?
Yes or No
5. Why did the tree branch conduct electricity, but not the wooden block?
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