NASA KSNN What is a conductor?

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Author:

NASA's Center for Distance Learning

Subject:

Science and Technology

Institution Name:

NASA

Collection:

NASA Kids Science News Network (NASA KSNN)

Grade Level:

Primary

Abstract:

Conduction is a general term used whenever you are talking about moving something from one place to another. One familiar example is a conductor on a train. A train conductor helps move people from place to place. In this video we're looking at another type of conduction - heat energy conduction. Barkley is experimenting with the conduction of heat energy from a hotter to a cooler item. Heat energy always travels from a hotter to a cooler material. In a solid material, like Barkley's experimental oven mitts, heat energy moves from the mitts to Barkley's hands since those items are touching each other. Kindergarten to second grade.

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Teaching and Learning Strategies, Other

Media Format:

Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML, Video

Curriculum Standards:

National Science Education Standards: Content Standard A: Science As Inquiry Content Standard D: Physical Science - Light, heat, electricity and magnetism

Technical Requirements:

Internet connection, Quicktime Player for streaming

Conditions of Use:

Public Domain
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