Heat conductors and Insulators

5th Grade Science: Master heat conductors & insulators! Learn heat transfer types.

Heat is a form of energy. High energy always transfers to low energy. In other words heat transfers from a hot substanceto a cold substances. Until the substances reach equilibrium. Heat transfer can be stopped by using insulators. Label marked parts of the pan as a conductor or insulator. insulator conductor Classify the below as conductors or insulators of heat. Below Conductors Copper Iron Aluminum Steel Insulators Feathers cotton wood handles carboard Foam Plastic Label marked parts of the image as "source of heat" or "insulator" (used twice). insulator insulator source of heat metal pan conductor pan handle insulator stove heat source If the stove is on, and you place the pan on the stove describe the process of heat transfer that will happen. (In your response you should include a description of how temperature changes.) Heat transfer through direct contact, like the pan on the stove, would be an example of which type of heat transfer? Convection Radiation Conduction I was making a sleeve for my mug of coco. I tried to make it out of a layer of foil. What was my result? It didn't work and burned my hand It worked great and my hand was cool. What is the purpose of this cardboard sleeve? To conduct heat to your hand for warmth. To insulate the heat to protect your hand from heat. For decoration only. None of the above.