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Conductors and Insulators: Materials and Design | UNC-TV Science

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Does a material encourage or discourage the flow of thermal energy? Pupils learn that the answer determines whether a material is a conductor or insulator in a concise video presentation. The lesson also includes several examples of where conductors and insulators come in handy.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Use the discussion questions in a KWL activity
  • Have individuals record important vocabulary and examples in a graphic organizer such as a Frayer diagram
Classroom Considerations
  • Background knowledge of physical properties of materials is helpful
Pros
  • Includes connections to real-world examples
  • Provides links to assign through Google Classroom or other class sites
Cons
  • None