Conduction, convection and radiation

Use the particle model to explain conduction, convection and radiation, and apply them to insulation, cooking and Australian homes.

⏱ 18 min❓ 8 questions

What you'll be able to do

✔I can use the particle model to explain conduction and why metals are good conductors
✔I can explain how convection currents form in fluids because of density changes
✔I can explain how infrared radiation transfers energy and how surfaces affect absorption and emission

How this works

1Read the short explanations first — they teach you what you need before each question.
2Answer each question, then tap Check. A right answer moves you on automatically; if it's wrong, you'll see a friendly explanation of why.
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What's inside

8 questions and 1 quick teaching card, including:

🔗Match the pairs — Choose the partner that goes with each item.
✅Select all that apply — More than one can be right — pick every option that fits.

👪Grown-up tip: sit alongside younger learners for the first few lessons. Read the questions together and chat about the explanations — that's where the real learning sticks.

Curriculum: AC9S9U04