Using the State Curriculum: Science, Grade 4

Clarifications: Each clarification provides an explanation of an indicator/objective to help teachers better understand the skills and/or concepts.

Standard 5.0 Physics

Topic B. Thermodynamics

Indicator 1. Provide evidence that heat can be transferred in different ways.

Objective c. Classify materials as conductors or insulators based on how easily heat flows through them.

Clarification

Conductors (heat travels through easily)	Insulators (heat does not travel through easily)
Aluminum soda can	Rubber tire
Copper pot	Wooden spoon
Metal bike	Plastic fork
Iron nail	Cloth pot holder

/instruction/clarification/science/grade4/xml/5B1c.xml

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