Conductors and Insulators

What is a insulator?

• a material that slows the transfer of heat
• a material that transfers heat easily
• a material that is fluffy
• a material that is temperature controlled

What is the BEST example of a conductor of thermal energy?

• A wooden block

• A wool oven mitt

• A plastic mug

• A metal pan

What is a conductor?

• a material that slows the transfer of heat
• a material that transfers heat easily
• a material that is fluffy
• a material that is temperature controlled

True or False: An insulator is a type of material that allows heat to escape from an object quickly.

• True
• False

Mittens help keep your hands warm in winter because

• they are colorful

• they are fuzzy

• they are conductors

• they are insulators

A conductor allows energy to easily pass by.  

• True 
• False

The handle of a frying pan is often coated in rubber because rubber provides...

• Heat insulation
• Heat conduction
• A low melting point
• A nonstick surface

What is NOT an example of an insulator in the kitchen?

• An oven mitt
• Pots and pans
• A wooden spoon
• A plastic measuring cup

A great conductor of energy is:

• wood
• plastic
• metal
• cloth

Conductors are materials that...

• Allow heat to pass through
• Stop heat from passing through
• Allow cold to pass through
• Stop cold from passing through