Begin the lesson by introducing the concept of heat conductivity using everyday examples like frying pans and wooden spoons. Discuss how different materials react to heat.

Engage students with a fun fact about spacecraft design and how heat insulators protect them from extreme temperatures.

Explain the difference between heat conductors and insulators with examples such as metal spoons and wooden spoons.

Use the video 'Properties of Materials' to illustrate the unique characteristics of various materials and their applications.

Have students explore different materials around the classroom to identify which are conductors and which are insulators.

Guide a discussion on how the properties of materials affect their use in everyday objects, like frying pans and spacecraft.

Conduct an experiment where students test various materials to determine their heat conductivity.

Use the 'Electrical Conductivity' assessment to further explore the concept of conductivity through a hands-on circuit activity.

Assign students to find examples of heat conductors and insulators at home and explain their choices.

Encourage students to draw diagrams of objects like frying pans, labeling the materials and their properties.

Ask students to explain how heat insulators are used in spacecraft design, reinforcing the lesson's key points.

Use the 'Safe and Suitable Materials' assessment to evaluate students' understanding of material properties and their applications.

Review the key concepts of heat conductivity and insulation with the class, encouraging students to share their findings from the independent practice.

Reflect on the importance of choosing the right materials for specific functions, using examples discussed in class.

Conclude with the 'Review – Matter and Materials' assessment to test students' comprehension of the unit.

For further exploration, students can engage in the 'Design, Build and Improve a Boat' activity to apply their understanding of material properties in a creative project.