Conductors and Insulators

What are we learning about today?

• Peanut Butter and Jelly

• Ham and Cheese

• Conductors and Insulators

• Corn Dogs and Ice Cream

What is a conductor?

• Material that flows like water

• Material that looks like slime

• Material that is shiny

• Material that allows heat or electricity to flow through it

True or False:

Metal is an example of a good conductor of heat or electricity?

• True

• False

The spoon inside the soup became hot for which reason?

• Heat from the soup was transferred to the spoon because metal is a good conductor of heat energy.

• The spoon was warmed first, then placed in the soup.

What is an insulator?

• Material that does NOT allow heat or electricity to pass through easily.

• Material that taste like cotton candy.

• Material that is flexible like a rubber band.

• Material that snaps, crackles, and pops.

True or False: Wood, rubber, and plastic are good examples of insulators.

• True

• False

Have you ever held a hot beverage in a styrofoam cup?

• Yes

• No

Did you enjoy learning about conductors and insulators today?

• Yes

• No