Lesson Planning
Teaching
- Plan and carry out an investigation on given materials to explore thermal insulating properties.
- Record and present findings, identifying the best materials for keeping liquids hot or ice cold.
- Suggest uses for thermal conductors in food prep.
Activities
- Be able to define thermal conductor and thermal insulator.
- Plan and set up an investigation to determine which materials make the best thermal insulators.
- Record findings in table and line graph form.
- Recommend materials to store hot drinks and ice cream in based on investigation findings.
Investigation - exploring/fair testing
Investigate thermal insulating properties of materials to keep refreshments hot or cold.
Vocabulary
Variables, accuracy, precision, line graphs, causal relationship, degree of trust, thermal insulator/conductor