TG Science 5

Chapter 3: Light and Sound, Heat and Electricity
Lesson__ : Conductors of Heat and Electricity
Duration: 5 Days
I. Objectives:
1. Discuss why some materials are good conductors of heat and electricity.
II. A. Materials:
● Curriculum Guide
● Materials specified in the LM
● Learners’ Materials
● manila paper
● marker
B. References:
Curriculum Guide, S5FE-IIIc-3, p. 31

Science in Action 6, pp. 201-202
Internet Sources- 4PS2A
C. Process Skills: observing, inferring
D. Value Integration: Concern for one’s safety during the activity.
III. Learning Tasks:

Day 1
A. Engagement:
Let pupils recall what they know about electricity.

Ask:
-Have you ever received a small electric shock from an outlet or from another
person?
-Tell any instances where electricity can be dangerous to people.
B. Exploration
1. Routine Activities
● Instruct the pupils to go to their designated group.
● Check the materials brought by the members of the group.
● Remind the pupils of the precautionary measures in performing the activity.
C. Explanation:
Background information for teachers:

A conductor is any item or material that provides a path for energy to flow. This means that
electricity and electrical current can move freely around, in and through a conductor. A wire
is a good example of a conductor of electrical energy. Wires connect appliances to electrical
outlets in walls. Electrical current (electrons) flows through the wires to make the appliances
work. In an electric train or a light rail system, the tracks are actually the conductors of
electricity. The electrical current flows through the tracks and runs the train. Another
example of a conductor is an electric fence. People use an electric fence to keep animals in
and strangers out of a yard. Electrical fences have a strong electrical current running through
the wires that can really hurt the animal or person that touches it.
1. Discussion on the results of the activities.
Activity 1:
1. What happened to the light bulb?
2. Why do you think the light bulb lights up? / does not light up?
3. What objects in the activity are good conductors of electricity? Why?
Say: In a conductor, electric current flows freely; "Conductor" implies that the outer
electrons of the atoms in the material are loosely bound and free to move through the
material.
Day 2
A. Engagement:
1. Do the routine activities.
2. Recall of concepts learned from the previous activity.
3. Introduce the next activity.
B. Exploration:
1. Give specific instructions to pupils.

2. Monitor the pupils as they perform the activity to make sure that the instructions
are followed well.
3. Wrap up the materials after the activity.
4. Organize the answers for the presentation of outputs.
C. Explanation:
Background Information for Teachers:
Heat can also be transferred from one object to another, or from one molecule to
another through the process of conduction. As one molecule is heated it begins to move
and shake rapidly. As it does so, it passes some of its heat energy to other molecules
around it. Through this process, all the molecules of an object pass heat from one to
another until they are all hot.
1. Allot at least five minutes for each group for the presentation of outputs.
2. Give feedback to the answer.
3. Discuss the results of the activity.
Activity 2:
1. What happened to old metal hanger that we used to roast the first hotdog?
2. What happened to barbeque stick that we used to roast the second hotdog?
Say: As the hotdog cooks, the fire heats the end of the hanger. If we leave the hanger in
the fire long enough, eventually the end we are holding will become too hot for us to
handle. This happens despite the fact that this end was never placed into the flames.
Heat was transferred from the flames to the metal.
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· Gives multiple examples (3 or more) of conduction from classroom experiences to

experiences outside of the
Day 3
A. Engagement:
1. Do the routine activities.

2. Recall of concepts learned from the previous activity.
3. Introduce the next activity.
B. Exploration:
1. Give specific instructions to pupils.

2. Monitor the pupils as they perform the activity to make sure that the instructions
are followed well.
3. Wrap up the materials after the activity.
4. Organize the answers for the presentation of outputs.
C. Explanation:
1. Allot at least five minutes for each group for the presentation of outputs.
2. Give feedback to the answer.
3. Discuss the results of the activity.
● Activity 3:
Brainstorming: In small groups, have the pupils engage in open discussion. Remind them
that no idea or suggestion is "silly." All ideas should be respectfully heard. Take an
uncritical position, encourage wild ideas and discourage criticism of ideas. Ask pupils to
do Activity 3 on their Learners’ Materials (LM ), page ___.
Day 4
1. Elaboration
Gathering: Tell pupils that they work in group. Have them accomplish two of the
following activities.
● Compile a list of materials that are conductors found in the kitchen. Have them
create a flyer for the local community that describes which of the items are safe to
use around electrical appliances and which are not.
● Compile a list of conductor materials. Have them design a flyer that describes the
use of conductors in electrical energy, where you would find them around the
community, and how to keep yourself safe from electrical shock.
● Draw a picture of a household appliance, labeling the parts of the appliance that are
conductors of electricity.
● Design a new bathroom appliance. How would they take electrical safety into
consideration? What parts of the appliance would they design using materials that
are conductors,
Day 5
IV. Evaluation:
Directions: Read the following questions carefully. Choose the letter of the correct
answer for items 1,2 and 3. And for items 4 and 5, explain your answer.
1. Which of the following materials are good conductors of heat?

A. Ceramic cups, disposable glass
B. Nail, safety pin
C. Glass, pitcher of water
D. Tiles, blanket
2. All the molecules of an object pass heat from one object to another until they
are all ___.
A. Cold
B. Hot
C. Tiny
D. Warm
4. A _____________ is any item or material that provides a path for energy to flow.
A. Atom
B. Conductor
C. Electric
D. Molecules
5. To choose the best materials for use in electrical applications, some engineers
specialize in understanding the conducting and insulating characteristics of
materials. To carry electricity through buildings, electrical engineers use copper
wire. Why?
6. To keep people from being harmed, they incorporate rubber and plastics for
objects used around electrical current. For example, electrical tools often have
rubber handles and many wires have a plastic coating. Why?
V. Assignment:
Bring the following for next activity:
● 2 glasses
● Water
● Black construction paper
● White paper
● Tape or rubber bands
● Thermometer

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Chapter 3: Light and Sound, Heat and Electricity

Lesson__ : Conductors of Heat and Electricity

Curriculum Guide, S5FE-IIIc-3, p. 31

C. Process Skills: observing, inferring

D. Value Integration: Concern for one’s safety during the activity.

III. Learning Tasks:

Let pupils recall what they know about electricity.

Background information for teachers:

1. Discussion on the results of the activities.

1. Give specific instructions to pupils.

Background Information for Teachers:

· Gives multiple examples (3 or more) of conduction from classroom experiences to

1. Do the routine activities.

1. Give specific instructions to pupils.

1. Which of the following materials are good conductors of heat?

● Black construction paper

● Tape or rubber bands

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