_Conductors and Insulators_

Abstract:

The purpose of this project is to determine which materials conduct electricity and which materials do not. This will be done by testing a variety of materials, including metals, plastics, and wood. The results of this project will help us to understand how electricity works and how it is used in our everyday lives.

Materials:

* Wire

* 9-volt battery

* Light bulb

* Alligator clips

* Various materials to test, such as metal, plastic, and wood

Procedure:

1. Connect the wire to the positive terminal of the battery.

2. Connect the other end of the wire to the light bulb.

3. Connect the alligator clips to the negative terminal of the battery and to the other end of the light bulb.

4. Touch the alligator clips to the material you want to test.

5. If the light bulb lights up, the material is a conductor. If the light bulb does not light up, the material is an insulator.

Results:

The following table shows the results of the test:

| Material | Conducts Electricity? |

|---|---|

| Metal | Yes |

| Plastic | No |

| Wood | No |

Conclusion:

The results of this project show that metals are good conductors of electricity, while plastics and wood are poor conductors of electricity. This information can be used to understand how electricity works and how it is used in our everyday lives.