Science 5

Quarter 3
Self Learning Module 3

C onductors and
Insulators
 PRETEST
Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. It is the smallest particle of matter?

A. cells
B. dust
C. molecules
D. virus

2. The passing of heat from molecule to molecule in an object is called

___________________.
A. conduction
B. convection
C. insulation
D. radiation

3. Which are you going to use to prevent from getting burns when holding a hot pot?
A. big pan
B. plastic folder
C. pot cover
D. pot holder

4. Which warms fast when dipped in boiling water?

A. handle wrapped with paper
B. metal handle
C. plastic handle
D. wood handle

5. Butter melts over a heated pan. This shows that ____________________________.

A. heat expands solids.
B. heat solidifies liquids.
C. heat liquefies some solids.
D. heat changes liquids to solids.

RECAP
We are now on our Second week of the Third Grading Period, and I want to know if
you can still recall the lessons we had last week.

Now, let us try to do simple activity to help you freshen up your minds. Ready?
Get your notebook or your paper and pen then be ready to record or write your
answer.

Directions: Study the diagram, then answer the questions correctly.

An athlete runs in a straight line from point A to point B. The starting time is
6:00 in the morning. He reached his destination at 2:00 in the afternoon. He covered
a distance of 10 kilometers.

Point A (6 A.M.) -----/-----/-----/-----/-----/-----/-----/-----/ Point B (2:00 P.M.)

0 km------------------------------------------------------------------10 kms

1. How many hours did the athlete run in reaching Point B? 8hrs
2. What was his speed in reaching his destination? 1.25 km/h

Very Good Class. Are you ready for our next topic? Let us now proceed.

LESSON

When you peel off the coating of an electrical wire, you will see copper wires
inside. Copper wire is the most widely used material for connecting electrical
devices. Why do you think so?

When you check your pots and your pans in your kitchen, you will see that
most of them are made of stainless steel or aluminum. Why are they suited for
cooking utensils?
 Copper wires are widely used for electrical wiring because they are ductile
and are good conductors of electricity, while steel and aluminum are good
conductors of both heat and electricity.

Conductors are materials that allow electricity and heat to flow freely through
them, allowing electricity and heat to be transferred from the source through them.

Metals are good conductors of heat and electricity. Copper and aluminum are
metals. Stainless steel is an iron-based metal with chromium.
Cooking pots and pans made of metals make cooking faster because they
quickly allow heat transfer from the flame to the food being cooked.
Iron, gold, silver, brass, steel, copper, nickel, and water are also conductors
of heat and electricity.

Not all materials are good conductors of heat and electricity. Materials that
are nonconductors or that do not allow heat and electricity to pass through them
are called insulators.
Materials that are made of plastic, silk, leather, glass, oil, and rubber are
insulators.

ACTIVITIES
Activity 1 Let’s Check!
Directions: Write C if the object is a conductor and I if it is an insulator.

_____ 1. Leaf ____ 6. Rubber bands

_____ 2. Book ____ 7. Tin cans

_____ 3. Gold bars ____ 8. Iron nails

_____4. Silver ring ____ 9. Metal spoon

_____ 5. Pencil ____ 10. Cloth

Activity 2 Fill it Up!

Directions: Supply the correct words by choosing the correct answer in the word box.

Copper wires are widely used for 1. ________________ because they are
2. ______________ and are good conductors of electricity, while steel and
3._____________________ are good conductors of both 4. _______ and
5. ____________.

Conductors are materials that allow electricity and heat to 6. _______

freely through them, 7. _________ electricity and heat to be transferred from
the source through them.

Not all materials are good conductors of heat and electricity. Materials
that are 8. _________________ or that 9. ______________ heat and electricity to
pass through them are called 10. ___________________.

electrical wiring ductile heat electricity

flow nonconductors do not allow allowing
aluminum insulators.

Activity 3: Fill in the Boxes!

Directions: Fill in the boxes with the correct letters. The first letter is given.

1. Form of energy that we can feel with our skin.

H
2. Conductor of heat when cooking in the kitchen.

P
3. Good conductor of heat and electricity.
 M
4. Insulator of heat.

C
5. A kind of conductor that are kitchen utensils are made of.

WRAP UP

HOUSE SURVEY!

Look around your house and list down materials that are conductors

and insulators.

CONDUCTORS INSULATORS

VALUING
We all know that our home is made up of electrical wires that run throughout
our homes. It is also the reason why there is electricity flowing in homes that we use
in our electrical devices and gadgets. These electrical copper wires are good
conductors for electricity.

What is the importance of conductors in our home in the distribution of

electricity and how can you help your parents save electricity?

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 POSTTEST
Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. A material through which heat passes poorly is called __________________?

A. conductor
B. energy
C. heat
D. insulator

2. Materials through which heat and electricity pass easily and quickly are
___________ ?
A. absorption
B. conductor
C. convection
D. insulator

3. Which of the following is not a good conductor of heat?

A. glass bottle
B. stone
C. tin can
D. wood

4. Which is not an example of an insulator?

A. leather
B. plastic
C. water
D. rubber

5. Which is not an example of a conductor?

A. aluminun
B. copper