Passing The Heat Along Return to Chemistry Index Anthony Love
Robert Fulton 5300 S. Hermitage Chicago IL 60609 1) To show
fifth graders how heat passes through conductors. 2) To show
fifth graders how different materials contain heat. coffee cup,
spoon, hot water, metal pan, wood block, hot water bottle, piece
of cardboard, cotton material, glass jars, aluminum foil,
newspaper, and a cotton The teacher will compare the term
conductor and the duties of a train conductor; so that the
students will have a better understanding of the word conductor.
The teacher will also use the train to demonstrate how heat
travels through different materials. 1) Pour hot water into a
coffee mug. 2) Place a metal spoon in the hot water. 3) Place a
plastic spoon in the hot water. 4) Use a watch to record the
time that it takes each spoon to heat up. 5) Students will be
able to determine which materials attract heat the fastest. 1)
Fill the hot water bottle with hot, not boiling, water. 2) Place
a piece of wood on the bottle and l