In this week’s Year 4 Science lesson, we explored electrical conductors and insulators! We began by revisiting the different components of a circuit and discussing the important role each part plays. We then learned that conductors allow electricity to flow through them, while insulators prevent electricity from passing through easily. We also discussed how these materials are used in everyday life and why they are important for keeping us safe.

We then put our scientific knowledge to the test! We explored a range of materials, making predictions about whether they would be conductors or insulators. Working together, we built our own electrical circuits and tested each material to see whether it allowed electricity to flow and light up the bulb. We had great fun investigating our predictions, observing the results and discovering which materials could conduct electricity!