Compare and contrast the characteristics of objects and materials that conduct electricity with those that are electrical insulators 0607.12.3

Links verified 7/28/2014

1. Charge and Charge Interactions: Conductors and Insulators - explanation from the Physics Classroom followed by five questions so you can check your understanding
2. Conductors and Insulators - explanations and illustrations from HyperPhysics
3. Conductors and Insulators - [designed for high school] After reading this section you will be able to do the following: Contrast the characteristics of conductors and insulators; List examples of common conductors and insulators; and Explain how insulators provide protection from electricity
4. Conductors and Insulators - a matching quiz from Quia
5. Conductors and Insulators - lesson plan in the form of a three slide PowerPoint show with a sheet to print
6. Conductors, Insulators, and Electron Flow - the purpose of this site is to sell magnets, but they do a very good job of explaining the science behind conductors and insulators.
7. How it Works: Conductors and Insulators - a multi-page explanation from Florida Power and Light [this expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine]
8. Insulators and Conductors - this explanation includes two animated illustrations
9. Tech Topics: Electricity - Conductors and Insulators - interactive Flash movie about conductors and insulators or

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