What is an insulator?

An insulator is a material that slows the transfer of thermal energy. A conductor lets thermal energy move through it quickly.

Which cup keeps water hottest on the worksheet?

The foam cup. In the table on Insulators and Conductors of Heat, its water cools from 80 °C to 67 °C in 20 minutes, less than the paper, glass or metal cups.

6th Grade Heat Transfer Worksheets

Ages 11-12 · Free previews · Print-ready PDFs

Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher

Thermal energy always moves from a warmer object to a cooler one, and it can move by conduction, convection or radiation. There are 2 sheets for 6th grade here, each with an answer key. Conduction, Convection and Radiation labels a diagram and classifies six examples, and Insulators and Conductors of Heat graphs water temperature in foam, paper, glass and metal cups. One of the sheets practices MS-PS3-3.

6th Grade Science Energy Heat transfer Clear All

Conduction, Convection and Radiation

Grade6th Grade

TopicEnergy

Insulators and Conductors of Heat

Grade6th Grade

TopicEnergy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Conduction moves thermal energy by direct contact and works best in solids. Convection moves thermal energy through the movement of a liquid or a gas, as warm parts rise and cooler parts sink.

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