Conductors and Insulators Explained Distance Learning and Homeschool KS2

Explaining and demonstrating conductors and insulators in terms of high and low resistance as caused by the number of collisions between electrons and metal ions, the engaging and easy to follow animated PowerPoint then takes the student through designing a test circuit and table then drawing conclusions from a given set of typical results.

This resource has been designed so that the animated PowerPoint replaces the teacher by providing structure, sequence, knowledge and answers. The worksheets, cut-outs, foldable and progress check provide a familiar medium for students to develop and test their knowledge, continue to develop their literacy skills and use their creativity to organise their learning and assess their progress. There is also a short digital test which can be returned to the teacher.

Objective

• To know that conductors conduct electricity and non-metals do not.
• To know that metals are conductors and non-metals are insulators.
• To be able to design a test circuit and results table.
• To explain why some materials are conductors.

Resources

1. An animated PowerPoint which guides the student through the lesson by:

   • explaining how to use distance learning effectively;
   • explaining how to use this resource;
   • explaining current, voltage and resistance and the relationship between them;
   • providing the answers to all the worksheets so that the students can mark and correct their work.

2. Four worksheets, a cut-out activities, the answers to which are in the PowerPoint.

3. A foldable and cut-out activity so that students can record and organise their learning.

4. A checklist for students to use to assess their progress.

5. A short digital test which can be returned to the teacher.

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