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State University of New York

State University of New York: Heat Transfer Between Substances

For Students 9th - 10th
The following simulation assesses students understanding of thermal energy, transfer and equilibrium.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Insulation Materials Investigation

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students test the insulation properties of different materials by timing how long it takes ice cubes to melt in the presence of various insulating materials. Students learn about the role that thermal insulation materials can play in...
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Transfer of Heat Conduction: Lesson 1

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will describe how heat can be transferred by conduction. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Transfer of Heat - Conduction."
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University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: About Temperature

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University Corporation of Atmospheric Research provides a lengthy page covering numerous topics including the difference between heat and temperature, the use of different temperature scales, thermal expansion, how a...
Website
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Introduction to the Atmosphere

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A detailed overview of the Earth's atmosphere, with explanations about atmospheric properties, the structure of the atmosphere, its four layers, atmospheric processes, energy heat transfer, conduction and convection, and radiation. All...
Handout
University of California

University of California: Seawater Density & Salinity [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the properties of seawater and the variations depending on its location, e.g., near a shoreline, in an estuary, or as sea ice. Discusses the instruments scientists use to measure the density of water and explains other...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Charge Transfer Processes

For Students 9th - 10th
In this 4-question quiz, predict how charge gets transferred by conduction between two objects.
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American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Using Energy Resources Wisely

For Students 6th - 9th
Students test which type of material retains heat the longest.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Popping Hot

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this instructional activity students will discover the different forms of heat transfer such as conduction, convection, and radiation and that these forms can be demonstrated by popping popcorn. Students will learn the health benefits...
Handout
University of Sydney (Australia)

Thermal Physics Module/heat Transfer 1 [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The first of two pages discussing the different forms of thermal energy transfer. Equations expressing the rate of energy transfer by each of the methods are provided and discussed.
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Other

Applied Thermodynamics: Heat Transfer

For Students 9th - 10th
Heat transfer, rates of heat exchange,conduction, radiation and convection are defined and discussed at this site from Applied Thermodynamics. Well illustrated.
Lesson Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Ecology at Work

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students learn how rooftop gardens help the environment and the lives of people, especially in urban areas. They gain an understanding of how plants reduce the urban heat island effect, improve air quality, provide agriculture space,...
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers:world in the Balance: Who Will Take the Heat?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Examine the environmental, economic and political issues surrounding global climate change policy. Conduct a role-play, and explore the options available to tackle global climate issues.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: What's Hot and What's Not?

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
With the help of simple, teacher-led demonstration activities, young scholars learn the basic physics of heat transfer by means of conduction, convection, and radiation. They also learn about examples of heating and cooling devices, from...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Solar Water Heater

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Student teams design and build solar water heating devices that mimic those used in residences to capture energy in the form of solar radiation and convert it to thermal energy. This thermal energy is next transferred to water (to be...
Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Thermodynamics

For Students 9th - 10th
In this interactive unit on thermodynamics, you'll learn why heat flows the way it does and how that flow of thermal energy can be put to good use in your daily life.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Project Ideas: How Horses Keep Warm in the Wind

For Students Pre-K - 1st
In this mammalian biology science fair project, students will learn about methods of heat transfer and determine the best direction in which horses should stand in a cold wind to maintain their core temperature. The Science Buddies...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Cooking With the Sun

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students learn about using renewable energy from the Sun for heating and cooking as they build and compare the performance of four solar cooker designs. They explore the concepts of insulation, reflection, absorption, conduction and...
Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Currents, Resistors, and Power

For Students 9th - 10th
In this interactive tutorial students will learn about electric current, resistance and current density. Learn how current density relates to electric field strength and how resistance produces heat.
Lesson Plan
McREL International

Mc Rel: Whelmer #42 Learning Activity: Fire Sandwich

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
An easy to do activity if you have a Bunsen burner. The activity investigates combustion and heat conductivity. The activity is in lesson plan format that meets NSES standards.
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Other

Characteristics of Energy and Matter

For Students 9th - 10th
A lengthy page from the Fundamentals of Physical Geography site. Energy is distinguished from matter, and the different forms of energy are identified and discussed. Four types of heat transfer (convection, advection, conduction,...
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Curated OER

Physics4 kids.com: Electricity Conduction

For Students 3rd - 8th
Illustration showing how the space between atoms in a material affects the production of heat when an electric current passes through it.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Keep It Hot!

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Student teams design insulated beverage bottles in this challenge, and test them to determine which materials work best at insulating hot water to keep it warm for as long as possible.
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Curated OER

Colorado State Univ.: Heat Transfer Resistance Modeling

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Colorado State University discusses the tranfer of heat by conduction and convection. Discussion centers around the application of these two heat transfer mechanisms to engines. The variables that effect the resistance...

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