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The Conductors and Insulators Video Tutorial describes the difference between a conductor and an insulator using numerous illustrations and examples. The effect that being a conductor or an insulator has upon the electrostatic behavior of objects is explained.
The video lesson answers the following questions:
What are conductors and insulators?
How does being a conductor or an insulator affect the electrostatic behavior of an object?
Polarization Concept Builder
Concept Builders are great learning tools for developing and refining an understanding of a topic. This Concept Builder has three activities. The second activity, titled Particle Flow is an awesome follow-up to this video.
Curriculum Corner, Static Electricity Section
Our Curriculum Corner is composed of a collection of Think Sheets. Each one makes for a great component of any Lesson Plan. They work great for both independent practice exercises and cooperative group exercises. The following Think Sheet makes a great complement to this video: Insulators, Conductors, and Polarization
Polarization Concept Builder
A Concept Builder can be one of the best tools to deepen a student's conceptual understanding. And when combined with a Task Tracker subscription, you can track students' progress on the various parts of the activity. This Concept Builder has three activities. The second or middle activity provides students a great tool to put the lesson into practice.
Physics Interactives, Static Electricity Chapter, Charging Simulation
You can learn a lot by playing. And with this simulation, you can see those + and - charges as you play with charged balloons and conductors. Give your students an opportunity to manipulate variables and experiment with charge.
Physics Classroom Tutorial, Static Elecricity Chapter
It reads like a book ... but much better. Our Tutorial section has long been the most trafficked section of our website. And for good reason - it's understandable. We recommend leaving links to specific pages on your Course page. The following page will be a helpful complement to this video: Conductors and Insulators
Teacher Toolkit: Charge, Charge Interactions, and Charging Methods
Teacher Toolkits provide teachers with a collection of resources that are ideal for planning standards-based, multimedia lessons and units. We've combed the web and selected some of the best, most professional simulations, videos, and other tools that complement the resources present at The Physics Classroom.
Slides
Do you like the slides we used? They are available in our low cost Teacher Presentation Pack, along with other updated materials used in our presentation.