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Get Connected!—An Electrical Conductivity Tester

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Pupils test various materials to learn if the materials are conductors or insulators. They observe a small electric charge go through, or not go through, a material to light up a small bulb.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Test additional materials including glass, cloth, and aluminum
Classroom Considerations
  • Assumes prior knowledge of conductivity 
  • Depending on available tools and building experience, the tester may require an hour or more to assemble
Pros
  • Offers many extensions
  • Requires very little class time
Cons
  • None