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Science
Quarter 3 – Module 2:
Conductors of Heat and
Electricity
Science – Grade 5
Quarter 3 – Module 2: Conductors of Heat and Electricity
First Edition, 2021

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Science
Quarter 3 – Module 2:
Conductors of Heat
and Electricity
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to
use this module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress
while allowing them to manage their own learning at home.
Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the learners as
they do the tasks included in the module.

For the learner:

As a learner, you must learn to become responsible of your own
learning. Take time to read, understand, and perform the different
activities in the module.
As you go through the different activities of this module be
reminded of the following:
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on
any part of the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in
answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer Let Us Try before moving on to the other
activities.
3. Read the instructions carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking
your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are
done.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this
module, do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always
bear in mind that you are not alone. We hope that through this
material, you will experience meaningful learning and gain deep
understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

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 Let Us Learn

A wonderful day to you little scientist! In this module, you will learn
the concepts of heat and electricity, how heat and electricity flow or pass
through other materials.

Specifically, you are expected to:

• Define conductor and insulator.
• Identify materials which are good conductors of heat and electricity.
• Discuss why some materials are good conductors of heat and
electricity. (MELCs)

Let Us Try!

Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the letter on a separate sheet of
paper.

1. What do you call a material which allow electricity and heat to pass
through it?
A. Insulator C. circuit
B. Electrons D. conductor

2. What do you call a material which do not allow electricity and heat to
pass through it.?
A. Insulator C. circuit
B. Conductor D. electrons

3. Which of the following materials are poor conductors of heat?

A- Steel B - Plastic C – Aluminum D - Bamboo
A. B and D C. B only
B. A, B and C D. D only

4. Which group of materials are conductors of heat and electricity?

A. Iron, gold, paper, copper C. Steel, nickel, rubber, silk
B. Copper, silver, iron, gold D. Aluminum, brass, plastic, oil

5. Why do electricians wear rubber gloves while working with electricity?

What is the purpose of rubber gloves?
A. To keep the electrician dry C. To produce electricity
B. To create an electrical circuit D. To protect the electrician

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 Let Us Study

Read and understand carefully and answer the questions that follow.
If you encounter unfamiliar word/phrase, you may ask your parents or use
a dictionary to find the meaning of the word/phrase.

Have you ever tried to stir hot water using a metal spoon? If you
have tried so, you know how quickly heat energy flows from the hot water,
through the spoon, to your hand. Do you remember how your fingers
began to get hot? This is because heat travels faster through metal.

How is it that we have electricity in our homes? This is because the

electric current travels through wires that conduct electricity. How is it
possible to transfer heat between objects and for us to have electricity?
This is all because of a very important process called conduction.

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 The flow of electricity is based on the movement of electrons.
Electrons are the subatomic particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom.
Electrons are the negatively charged particles of atom. These particles
move from one object to another. They travel on a path for them to move
faster.

Certain materials have the ability to undergo a process called

conduction. This allows electricity to pass through and easily. Materials or
substances which allow electricity to flow or pass through them are called
conductors. They conduct electricity because they allow electrons to flow
easily inside them from atom to atom. Also, conductors allow the
transmission of heat from one source to another.

Conduction usually takes place in metals such as copper, zinc and

iron. As a result, these elements are used as electronic parts in appliances
and other electronic devices. Copper, for instance, is used to make
electrical wires. Most metals make a good conductor because of its atomic
structure like copper, aluminum, gold and silver are very good conductors.

Metals are not the only materials that can conduct electricity. Water
can also do the same. Water doesn’t conduct electricity by itself, however,
water that contains charged ions and impurities makes it a very good
conductor of electricity. Our body can also be a conductor of electricity.

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 Conductors are quite useful in many ways.

Copper is used in electrical wires.

Aluminum is used in the production of

kettle to store heat quickly.

The iron used in flatiron or clothes iron,

when heated is used to press clothes to
remove the wrinkles in fabrics.

Usually metals have a lot of free electrons but there are still some
metals which are poor conductors of heat due to a relatively less
concentration of these electrons.

A material can be a poor conductor of heat, electricity, or both. A

poor conductor means that the substance will not easily conduct heat or
electricity (or both) as easily as a conductor. For example, sand is a poor
conductor of heat and electricity. During the daytime, when the sunlight
hits the sand, it traps the heat instead of conducting it. Similarly, it does
not conduct electricity. Non-metals are generally poor conductors or
insulators.

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 You know that most electrical wires are made of copper. But if you
touch these wires you can get a shock, which is extremely dangerous. The
rubber or plastic covering of the copper wires protects you from being
electrocuted. That is why all electrical wires are insulated with a plastic
cover or rubber.

Plastic and rubber does not conduct electricity at all. These

materials do not allow heat and electricity to pass through. They are
called insulators. They serve as protection against conduction.

electrical gloves

Can you name other materials that are good conductors and poor
conductors of heat and electricity?

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 GOOD AND POOR CONDUCTORS
OF HEAT AND ELECTRICITY

Copper is by far the most widely used conductor material.

Silver conducts electricity better than copper does, but silver is too
expensive to use for electrical wiring.

Zinc is a moderately good conductor of electricity.

Gold is one of the best conductors. Its resistance is low per meter
compared to other metals.

Aluminum is also a good conductor but fairly expensive.

Brass has excellent thermal conductivity and is a first choice for heat
exchangers.

Dry wood is an insulator but when wood is wet, it can become a

good conductor, just like most materials.

Glass are poor conductors when cool but good conductors when
hot.

Pure water is an insulator and poor conductor of electricity.

Presence of salts or any impurities in the water makes it good
conductor of electricity.

Plastic and rubber do not generally contain free electrons and so are
poor conductors of electricity.

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COMPARISON OF CONDUCTOR AND INSULATOR

CONDUCTOR INSULATOR

1. Those substances through 1. Those substances through

which electricity or heat can which electricity or heat
flow. cannot flow.
2. Electrical resistances of 2. Electrical resistances of
conductors are very low. insulators are infinitely very
3. They contain large number of high.
free electrons. 3. They do not contain free
4. Generally, metals are electrons.
conductors. 4. Generally, non - metals are
insulators.

Answer the following questions:

(Do it on a separate sheet of paper)

1. What is conductor?
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________

2. Why conductor materials allow heat and electric current to

flow easily?
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________

3. Why some materials are poor conductor of heat and electricity?

_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________

4. Differentiate conductor from insulator.

_________________________________________________________________
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 TRIVIA…

DID YOU KNOW

There are materials or
substances which are
called
SEMICONDUCTORS?

Semiconductors are substances with properties somewhere

between conductor and insulator. IC’s or integrated circuits and
electronic discrete components such as diodes and transistors are
made of semiconductors. Common elemental semiconductors are
silicon and germanium. Semiconductors became essential for many
electronic appliances as well as for social infrastructure that support
our everyday life.

HAVE YOU
HEARD
the famous SILICON
VALLEY?

Silicon Valley located in the South San Francisco Bay Area of

California, is a global center of technological innovation. It was
named for the silicon needed to make semiconductor computer
chips. Silicon Valley is home to dozens of major technology, software,
and internet companies.

SOURCES:
https://www.hitachi-hightech.com/global/products/device/semiconductor/about.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silicon_Valley

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 Let Us Practice

Activity 1: Conductor or Not?

After learning about conductivity and materials which are good

conductors or poor conductors of heat and electricity, now you are task to
make experiment to test the conductivity of some materials.

Note to the parent: Strictly supervise your child while doing the activity.
To the student: Ask some help from your parents in doing this activity.
(Be careful in using cutting materials as you do the activity)

Objective:
Determine which materials can conduct electricity.

Materials:
one 1.5V battery coin tin can tie wire
flashlight bulb plastic cup iron nail metal cap(tansan)
electrical wire rubber band metal spoon pencil

What to do:
1. Assemble a simple circuit using one battery (1.5v), electrical wire and
flashlight bulb. Disconnect the wire attaching the bulb to the battery.
Add an extra wire on the bulb side of the gap. These two side-by-side
wires will act like a switch. When the ends of the wires touch the bulb
should light (as shown below).

2. Get the coin, using the two wires you just arranged, touch one to each
side of the coin. Did the bulb light or not?
3. Get the metal spoon, place one of those wires on each end of the
spoon. Observe what happens to the bulb. Did the bulb light or not?
4. Repeat the procedure, this time using the plastic cup, tin can, iron
nail rubber band, tie wire, metal cap (tansan) and pencil.
5. Determine whether each sample lit up the bulb or not.
Indicate also whether each sample is a conductor or not.

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Think Critically

Fill out the table and answer the questions that follow. (Do it on a
separate sheet of paper.)

MATERIALS Bulb lit up? Bulb did not Conductor or

light up? Not?
1. Coin
2. Metal spoon
3. Plastic cup
4. Tin can
5. Iron nail
6. Rubber band
7. Tie wire
8. Metal cap
9. pencil

1. Which among the materials are good conductors of electricity?

Can all materials which conduct electricity also conduct heat?
Explain your answer.

_________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

2. How can you say that a material is a good conductor of heat and
electricity? Give some characteristics of a good conductor of heat
and electricity.

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

3. Which among the materials are poor conductors of electricity?

What is your proof or evidence?

_______________________________________________________________

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 Let Us Practice More

Activity 2: Conductor or Insulator

Direction: Classify the following materials as conductor or insulator.
Choose your answer inside the box and write it on a separate of paper.

dry wood iron bar eye glasses steel brush

tie wire aluminum pot paper plate pot holder
gold necklace leaves metal chair eraser
magnet mineral water silver ring book

CONDUCTOR INSULATOR

Let Us Remember
• Conductor is a material or substance which allows heat and
electricity to flow or pass through it.
• Conductors have free electrons on its surface which allow current to
pass through easily. This is the reason why conductors are able to
conduct electricity.
• Copper, Brass, Steel, Gold, and Aluminum are good conductors of
electricity. We use them in electric circuits and systems in the form
of wires.
• Insulator is a material or substance which does not allow heat and
electricity to flow or pass through it
• Wood, cloth, glass, rubber, and plastic are some good examples of
insulators. Also, insulators are protectors.

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 Let Us Assess

Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the letter on a separate sheet of
paper.

1. What do you call a material which do not allow electricity and heat to
pass through it.?
A. electrons C. conductor
B. circuit D. insulator

2. Which group of materials are good conductors of heat and electricity?

A. Plastic, zinc, aluminum, oil C. Steel, nickel, copper, silver
B. Gold, brass, iron, wood D. Silk, glass, rubber, copper

3. What do you call a material which allow electricity and heat to pass
through it?
A. conductor C. circuit
B. electrons D. insulator

4. Which of the following are poor conductors of heat?

A- Steel B - Plastic C – Aluminum D - Bamboo
A. A, B and D C. B & D
B. B only D. D only

5. Why do electricians wear rubber gloves while working with electricity?

What is the purpose of rubber gloves?
A. To produce electricity C. To protect the electrician
B. To create an electrical circuit D. To keep the electrician dry

6. Which of the following statement is not true?

A. Insulators permits heat to transfer easily.
B. Pure water is a poor conductor of electricity.
C. Silver is better conductor of electricity than copper.
D. Our body is also a conductor of heat and electricity.

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7. Why most of cooking pans are made of aluminum?
A. Because it is hard.
B. Because it is a poor conductor.
C. Because it has a very high density.
D. Because it is a good conductor of heat.

8. Why electrical insulators are important?

A. They are not important.
B They can help the flow of electricity.
C They provide power for electric circuits.
D. They are used to protect us from electric shock.

9. Why metals are better conductors?

A. because of solid compositions
B. because they are not expensive
C. because they resist electric current
D. because the electrons move through the metal easily.

10. What is the difference between a conductor and an insulator?

A. An insulator is magnetic and a conductor is not.
B. A conductor is magnetic and an insulator is not.
C. A conductor allows electricity to flow through it easily and an
insulator does not.
D An insulator allows electricity to flow through it easily and a
conductor does not.

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 Let Us Enhance

Activity 3: Show Me More

Direction: Look around your house or in your place, identify 2 conductors

and 2 insulators. Draw the objects on your paper.
(Do this on a bond paper)

CONDUCTORS

INSULATORS

State your answer.

1. Give at least two reasons why conductors is important in the
distribution of electricity and heat?
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________

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 SCORING RUBRIC FOR PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA Excellent Very Satisfactory
Satisfactory
Correctness of answer
(7 points)
Neatness
(5 points)
Overall impact –
(3 points)
Total (15pts)

Let Us Reflect

Congratulations! You are about to finish this module! I hope you had
a meaningful and fun learning experiences doing the various activities. But
before we end, I would like you to remember this.

Applying the knowledge of what you have learned in this module can
help you in your daily living and you are now able to understand the
importance of conductor and insulator not only in modern technology but
also in a simple way of living.

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 Answer Key
5. C 10. C
4. C 9. D
D 5.
B 4. 3. A 8. D
A 3.
2. C 7. D
A 2.
D 1. 1. D 6. A
Let Us Try Let Us Assess Let Us Assess

Activity 1

Bulb lit up? Bulb did not Conductor or

light up? Not?
YES CONDUCTOR
YES CONDUCTOR
NO NOT
YES CONDUCTOR
YES CONDUCTOR
NO NOT
YES CONDUCTOR
YES CONDUCTOR
NO NOT

Activity 2

CONDUCTORS INSULATORS
iron bar, steel brush, tie wire, dry wood, eye glasses, paper
aluminum pot, gold necklace, metal plate, pot holder, eraser, book,
chair, magnet, mineral water, leaves
silver ring

Activity 3

RUBRIC / ANSWER

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“Conductors and Insulators”, Real- life Science Text book Grade 5, pages 202-203,
2010 edition, Quezon City, Philippines. ABIVA Publishing House, Inc.

“Conductors of Heat and Electricity”. Science Beyond Borders Textbook,

Science 5 pages 135 -138, 2016 edition. Pasig City, Philippines. Vibal Group.

Soffar, Heba. Published February 17, 2015 · Updated April 1, 2020

“The importance of good and bad conductors of heat”

Tega, Jessa 2010. “What are Electrons? UNIVERSE TODAY.

www.usoe.org/curr/science/core/5th/TRB5/.

www.scienceabc.com/pure-sciences/do-you-think-that-water-conducts.
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