TEKS 4.8B: Conductors and Insulators
Conductors and Insulators
About this lesson
Learning Target: I can identify conductors and insulators of thermal and electrical energy.
Focuses On:
- What conductivity is
- Thermal conductors and insulators
- Electrical conductors and insulators
Builds On:
This is the first time that students are introduced to conductors and insulators.
Next Level:
4.8C:
demonstrate and describe how electrical energy travels in a closed path that can produce light and thermal energy
5.8B:
demonstrate that electrical energy in complete circuits can be transformed into motion, light, sound, or thermal energy and identify the requirements for a functioning electrical circuit
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This lesson is designed to support student understanding of conductivity, specifically the properties of conductors and insulators.
The lesson begins with an introduction to the concept of conductivity. It then distinguishes between conductors and insulators, first in the context of thermal energy and then of electrical energy. Abundant real-world examples of materials and objects are provided to illustrate these concepts.
This lesson serves as a foundational introduction to conductivity. It prepares students for future learning in standards 4.8C and 5.8B, where they will explore how electrical energy flows through circuits and conductors.
Grade 4ScienceTEKS 4.8B