SAVAAS Conductors and Insulators

Open Ended

Why is it important to understand the difference between conductors and insulators in everyday life?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following materials would most likely slow down the melting of ice?

• Cotton balls

• Aluminum foil

• Copper wire

• Steel rod

Multiple Choice

How does thermal energy transfer from one object to another?

• From a cooler object to a warmer object

• From a warmer object to a cooler object

• It does not transfer

• It transfers randomly

Open Ended

Explain what happens to the temperature of hot soup when it is poured into a cooler bowl.

Fill in the Blanks

A fabric oven mitt is an example of an ___, while a metal pan is an example of a ___.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements are true about conductors and insulators?

• A conductor allows thermal energy to move easily through it.

• An insulator prevents thermal energy from moving easily through it.

• A metal pan is an example of an insulator.

• A fabric oven mitt is an example of a conductor.

Open Ended

Describe the difference between a thermal conductor and a thermal insulator, and give an example of each from daily life.

Fill in the Blanks

Electrical energy flows from an energy ___ to an energy ___.

Fill in the Blanks

The plastic coating on a wire is an example of an

.

Multiple Choice

What is the role of the metal wire inside a cord in the transfer of electrical energy to a toaster?

• It acts as an insulator and blocks energy.

• It allows electrical energy to move easily to the toaster.

• It stores electrical energy for later use.

• It changes electrical energy to heat before reaching the toaster.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are conductors and which are insulators?

• Metal wire (inside cord) - Conductor

• Plastic coating (outside cord) - Insulator

• Metal wire (inside cord) - Insulator

• Plastic coating (outside cord) - Conductor

Open Ended

Explain the difference between a conductor and an insulator using examples from an electrical cord.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following materials would be best to keep an ice cube from melting quickly?

• Cotton balls

• Aluminum foil

• Metal spoon

• Plastic cup

Open Ended

After learning about conductors and insulators, what is one real-life situation where you could use this knowledge to solve a problem?