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Heat Conductors Science Experiment (Feel the Heat)

Updated: 29 Oct 2023

Investigate heat conductors with your students using this engaging science experiment.

Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 4 Pages
Grades: 4 - 6

Curriculum

Science 4.2(B)

Collect and record data by observing and measuring, using the metric system, and using descriptive words and numerals such as labeled drawings, writing, and concept maps;
Science 4.2(C)

Construct simple tables, charts, bar graphs, and maps using tools and current technology to organize, examine, and evaluate data;
Science 4.2(D)

Analyze data and interpret patterns to construct reasonable explanations from data that can be observed and measured;
Science 4.2(F)

Communicate valid oral and written results supported by data.
Science 4.6(B)

Differentiate between conductors and insulators of thermal and electrical energy;
Science 5.2(C)

Collect and record information using detailed observations and accurate measuring;
Science 5.2(D)

Analyze and interpret information to construct reasonable explanations from direct (observable) and indirect (inferred) evidence;
Science 5.2(F)

Communicate valid conclusions in both written and verbal forms; and
Science 5.2(G)

Construct appropriate simple graphs, tables, maps, and charts using technology, including computers, to organize, examine, and evaluate information.
Science 5.6

Force, motion, and energy. The student knows that energy occurs in many forms and can be observed in cycles, patterns, and systems. The student is expected to: (1) explore the uses of energy, including mechanical, light, thermal, electrical...
1. TEKS Science
2. TEKS Science 5

teaching resource

Heat Conductors Science Experiment (Feel the Heat)

Updated: 29 Oct 2023

Investigate heat conductors with your students using this engaging science experiment.

Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 4 Pages
Grades: 4 - 6

Investigate heat conductors with your students using this engaging science experiment.

Let’s Explore Heat Conductors

Heat can move from one object to another. This is called ‘heat transference’. One of the ways that heat can transfer from one object to another is through direct contact. This process is called ‘conduction’. Some materials are better conductors of heat than others. This Physical Sciences experiment allows students to investigate if plastic, wood or metal is the best conductor of heat.

Students follow the scientific method to conduct the experiment and then complete the worksheets provided.

The scientific method is a systematic approach that scientists use to investigate questions and solve problems.

Heat Conductors Science Experiment

For this science experiment, you’ll need the following items:

3 x ceramic mugs
3 x teaspoons (1 plastic, 1 wooden and 1 metal)
Hot water
3 x thermometres
a stopwatch

This science experiment aims to investigate whether plastic, wood or metal is the best conductor of heat. Students will hypothesize what they think is going to happen and then test their theories!

Download and Investigate Today!

Use the dropdown menu to choose between the color version of black and white version of this resource. You may like to print the actual science experiment on cardstock so that this can be used each year you teach thermal energy to your students.

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Curriculum

Science 4.2(B)

Collect and record data by observing and measuring, using the metric system, and using descriptive words and numerals such as labeled drawings, writing, and concept maps;
Science 4.2(C)

Construct simple tables, charts, bar graphs, and maps using tools and current technology to organize, examine, and evaluate data;
Science 4.2(D)

Analyze data and interpret patterns to construct reasonable explanations from data that can be observed and measured;
Science 4.2(F)

Communicate valid oral and written results supported by data.
Science 4.6(B)

Differentiate between conductors and insulators of thermal and electrical energy;
Science 5.2(C)

Collect and record information using detailed observations and accurate measuring;
Science 5.2(D)

Analyze and interpret information to construct reasonable explanations from direct (observable) and indirect (inferred) evidence;
Science 5.2(F)

Communicate valid conclusions in both written and verbal forms; and
Science 5.2(G)

Construct appropriate simple graphs, tables, maps, and charts using technology, including computers, to organize, examine, and evaluate information.
Science 5.6

Force, motion, and energy. The student knows that energy occurs in many forms and can be observed in cycles, patterns, and systems. The student is expected to: (1) explore the uses of energy, including mechanical, light, thermal, electrical...
1. TEKS Science
2. TEKS Science 5

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