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Wisc-Online

Wisc Online: Heat and Heat Transfer Part 1

For Students 9th - 10th
Review heat and heat transfer by solving these seven phrases! Then move on to "Heat and Heat Transfer Part 2"
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Wisc-Online

Wisc Online: Heat and Heat Transfer Part 2

For Students 9th - 10th
After completing Heat Transfer 1, review heat and heat transfer by solving these seven terms.
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Read Works

Read Works: What Is Heat?

For Teachers 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about heat and how it is transferred from one object to another. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Heat Transfer in the Atmosphere Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
Understand heat transfer in the atmosphere using this study guide.
eBook
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Thermal Physics: Rates of Heat Transfer

For Students 9th - 10th
Through illustrated examples and interactive examples, students investigate the topic of the rate of heat transfer.
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OpenSciEd

Open Sci Ed: Net Logo: Conduction in Solids Full (Fixed)

For Students 9th - 10th
This simulation shows conduction of thermal energy within and between solids, based on the kinetic energy of particles, and collisions between neighboring particles.
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OpenSciEd

Open Sci Ed: Net Logo: Conduction in Solids Reduced

For Students 9th - 10th
This simulation shows conduction of thermal energy within and between solids, based on the kinetic energy of particles, and collisions between neighboring particles.
Activity
Colorado State University

Csu: Heat Transfer Mechanisms

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Colorado State University

Colorado State University: Heat Transfer Mechanisms

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
Unit Plan
BBC

Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Energy and Heating

For Students 9th - 10th
Energy is transmitted by conduction, convection or radiation.The conductivity of materials can be compared by examining the time taken to transmit energy through them. This lesson explains how conduction works and provides a link to a test.
Lesson Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Heat Transfer

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explore heat transfer and energy efficiency using the context of energy efficient houses. They gain a solid understanding of the three types of heat transfer: radiation, convection and conduction, which are explained in detail...
Unit Plan
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Heat and Heat Transfer Methods: Summary

For Students 11th - 12th
This page provides a summary of each section of Chapter 14: Heat and Heat Transfer Methods from the AP Physics online text.
Handout
Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Heat Flow to Hotter Region

For Students 9th - 10th
Heat flow from a hot region to a cold region is described and explained. Applications of this phenomenon (specifically heat pumps and refrigerators) are discussed. Excellent graphics.
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Heat Transfer by Conduction

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The purpose of this activity is to monitor the transfer of heat between 2 materials by measuring the temperature changes in them.
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Investigating Heat and Temperature

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lab, students will be able to describe the difference between heat and temperature. Students will feel several objects at room temperature and predict their temperature based on feel. They will then measure the actual temperature...
Handout
Oklahoma Mesonet

Oklahoma Climatological Survey: Heat Transfer

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion from the Oklahoma Climatological Survey of the thermal factors effecting the movement of air masses in the atmosphere. Numerous topics such as methods of heat transfer, latent heat, phase changes (including sublimation and...
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Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Heat Pump

For Students 9th - 10th
Heat flow from a hot region to a cold region is described and explained. Applications of this phenomenon (specifically heat pumps and refrigerators) are discussed. Excellent graphics.
Handout
Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Heat Engine Cycle

For Students 9th - 10th
The heat engine cycle is defined and discussed. So pressure-volume diagrams are introduced and their use in depicting the cycles of a heat engine is demonstrated. Informative graphics are accompanied by reason-filled explanations.
Graphic
Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Heat Engine Concepts

For Students 9th - 10th
An indexing page for the HyperPhysics site. The page contains a concept map of links to a variety of other pages which discuss concepts related to heat engines. All pages contain informative graphics and excellent explanations.
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: The Three Bears Heat Investigation It's Just Right

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This activity uses the story of the three bears as a way to investigate conduction, convection, radiation, and insulation properties. It also could be used to describe the laws of thermodynamics and conservation of energy.
Unit Plan
E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Science Underwater City: What Are Good and Poor Conductors of Heat?

For Students 3rd - 5th
John and Jessi are going underwater, and they need to stay warm. Help them learn about conductors of heat so they can stay warm.
Handout
FT Exploring

Ft Exploring: Energy, Heat Flow, and Life

For Students 5th - 8th
Here you can learn all about heat flow, one of the major driving forces of nature, and how it works. It is the force behind weather, photosynthesis, animal behavior, and much more.
Activity
TOPS Learning Systems

Tops Learning Systems: Top Science: Conduction and Convection [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Experiment investigating conduction and convection of heat in water.
Handout
Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Thermal Conductivity

For Students 9th - 10th
Lists thermal conductivity values for a variety of topics. The link "Heat conduction discussion" on this page displays an equation for calculating the rate of thermal conduction using these conductivity values.

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