Subject: Why would a magnet not conduct electricity?

I have a science fair project entitled "Conductor or 
Insulator".  It involes using a D battery, small light bulb, and 
wires to create a closed circuit.  When I tested a magnet (I 
have been told it is possibly ferrite) it would not conduct 
electricity.  After researching transition metals it is my 
understanding they should conduct electricity.  Is it possible 
the amount of electricity generated by a D battery is not great 
enough?  Is it possible this is not a metal and if so is there a 
way to find out?  {I have also been told about other materials 
that are magnetic (AlNiCo and ceramic)}.  
Any help you can send me would be appreciated.  Thank you.
 Sincerely,
 David Boyce

Re: Why would a magnet not conduct electricity?