Ex. Hot stuff

How is heat energy transferred through solids?

Which materials are good conductors of thermal energy?

Activity - use this link to research how metals conduct heat

Activity - Carry out the investigation into which materials conduct heat best:

Watch the demonstration of how to attach the thumb tacks to the conduction star using wax.

A. Make a prediction of the order you think the metals will conduct the heat fastest.

B. Record the Aim: To see which metal is the best conductor of heat.

C. Write a step by step method for carrying out the investigation

D. Make a table to record your results in.

Carry out the investigation. When you are finished leave everything to cool down.

E. How did your results compare to your prediction?

F. What changes could be made to the investigation to make it a fairer test?

Summary - Produce a poster that explains why metals are good conductors of thermal energy

Can you...

> carry out a safe and fair investigation

> present data as a bar chart

> draw a conclusion