Colorado State University
Colorado State University: Heat Transfer Mechanisms
An excellent page from the Colorado State University with a heavy mathematical emphasis. Each form of heat transfer--conduction, convection, and radiation--is defined, compared and contrasted. Mathematical equations governing the rates...
Colorado State University
Csu: Model of Basic Otto Cycle
This site from the Colorado State University discusses the Otto cycle of a car engine. Includes a highly mathematical treatment of the efficiency of such engines. Includes a link to a java applet investigating the efficiency of such...
Wyzant
Wyzant: Chem Tutor: Gases
A lengthy page covering most all the gas laws. Each law is described in words and stated as an equation. The use of each law in solving problems is demonstrated. Some problem-solving tips are provided. There are 23 practice problems with...
University of Oregon
University of Oregon: Temperature Scales
This site from the University of Oregon provides information on the three temperature scales in use today--Farenheit, Celsius, and Kelvin. Historical information is given on the discovery of the scales along with information on the...
State University of New York
State University of New York: The Ideal Gas Law
The behavior of gases near room temperature and 1 atm pressure can be described using four main properties: amount, pressure, volume, and temperature. In this simulation the mass, pressure and temperature can be varied.
Other
American Institute of Physics: Vapor Pressure Calculator
Type in an element or compound and the temperature and corresponding vapor pressures are shown.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Weather: Temperature Measurement
In this activity, students learn how to convert measures of temperature between the three different scales - Fahrenheit, Celsius and Kelvin. The history and uses of each are very briefly explained as well.
University of Florida
Chemistry 2041 Lecture Notes: Ideal Gases
The ideal gas law is presented and explained. The derivation of other gas laws is performed. Gas behavior is explained in terms of gas laws. Excellent graphics.
Museum of Science
Museum of Science and Industry: Online Science: Get the Porridge Just Right
Step-by-step illustrated instructions for an experiment investigating the loss of heat in three bowls of porridge.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Energy, Light and Sound: Heat
A video and a short quiz on heat, covering its difference from temperature, thermal energy, and the means by which heat is transferred.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: Atmospheric Processes Radiation
This site provides background information, images, and an activity to help students understand the concept of radiation. Includes both the student pages and a teachers guide with lesson plan.
Other
Metric Conversion Calculator and Charts
Metric Conversions offers online calculators for making conversions, downloadable tables in many types of metric conversion (pdf format), and free conversion tools to put onto your website or dynamic pages.
Channel 4 Learning
4 L: Science Essentials: Material World
Learn about topics related to the material world. Each topic includes facts, a glossary, an interactive quiz, printable worksheets, an image bank, and web links.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Human Activity: Lesson 2
This lesson will describe how human activity can impact a natural ecosystem. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "Human Activity."
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
Magnet Academy: Anders Celsius
Anders Celsius is most familiar as the inventor of the temperature scale that bears his name. The Swedish astronomer, however, also is notable as the first person to make a connection between the radiant atmospheric phenomenon known as...
Geography 4 kids
Geography4 kids.com: More Effects on Temperature
There are several factors that affect air temperature as highlighted in this text.
Geography 4 kids
Geography4 kids.com: What Makes a Climate?
Find out what factors contribute towards a climate.
Bio Topics
Bio Topics: Demonstrate the Effect of Temperature on Fermentation by Yeast
Using grape juice as the yeast's food, this lab experiment allows students to test the effect of temperature on yeast fermentation.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Ideal Gas Law Equation Examples: Lesson 1
This lesson will present several example math problems utilizing the ideal gas law. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Ideal Gas Law Equation Examples."
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Science Snacks: Cold Metal
An activity to show you that your hand is not an accurate measurement of temperature.
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Science Snacks: Cool Hot Rod
This activity will show students how objects change size when heated and cooled. Students will observe a metal tube have expansion and contraction.
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Science Snacks: Curie Point
Did you know that a piece of iron can lose its magnetism if heated too high? There is a point called the Curie point when iron is heated to a high enough temperature that its iron atoms are scrambled and can't line up to form a magnetic...
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Science Snacks: Dipping Bird
Get a visual representation of a heat engine by looking at the dipping bird. This activity analyzes the steps of the dipping bird to compare it how a heat engine work.
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Science Snacks: Give and Take
An activity for students to explore how dark-colored materials absorb and emit more energy vs. light-colored material.