Challenge your students to show what they know about electrical conductors with this reading comprehension worksheet.
What Is a Conductor of Electricity?
A conductor of electricity is a material or substance that allows electric current to flow through it easily. In simpler terms, it’s like a pathway that permits electricity to move along without much resistance. Conductors are essential components in electrical systems as they facilitate the flow of electrical charge.
Let’s take a look at some examples of electrical conductors!
- Metals – Many metals are excellent conductors due to their atomic structure. Copper, aluminum, silver, and gold are commonly used in electrical wiring and circuits due to their high conductivity.
- Graphite – While not a metal, graphite (a form of carbon) is a good conductor due to its unique arrangement of atoms, making it useful in applications like pencils and certain electrical components.
- Some Liquids – Certain liquids, like saline solutions or molten metals, can conduct electricity to some extent.
Learn Facts About Conductors With Our Reading Worksheet
Teach Starter has created a reading comprehension worksheet for your students to learn all about electrical conductors. In this teacher-created resource, you will find:
- A non-fiction reading passage about conductors
- Vocabulary building exercise where students must define and draw a picture for four vocabulary words
- Comprehension questions that include multiple-choice and short-answer questions
How to Get Your Electrical Conductor Worksheet
If you are ready to snag this science worksheet for your classroom, head on over to the green download button! Here, you will find the quick-print PDF file as well as the editable Google Slides document. If selecting the Google Slides option, please note that you will first be prompted to make a copy of the resource to your personal drive before accessing it.
Melissa McLaren, a teacher in Massachusetts and a Teach Starter collaborator, contributed to this resource.
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