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Forms of Energy: Heat, Radiant, Electrical, Chemical, Nuclear Energy
Explains what each of these types of energy is and provides examples.
The Wonder of Science
The Wonder of Science: Ms Ps3 4: Thermal Energy Transfer
Work samples, phenomena, assessment templates, and videos that directly address standard MS-PS3-4: thermal energy transfer.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science Underwater City: What Are Good and Poor Conductors of Heat?
John and Jessi are going underwater, and they need to stay warm. Help them learn about conductors of heat so they can stay warm.
TOPS Learning Systems
Tops Learning Systems: Top Science: Conduction and Convection [Pdf]
Experiment investigating conduction and convection of heat in water.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Thermal Conductivity
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.
Physics4kids
Physics 4 Kids: Heat and Thermal Energy
When scientists originally studied thermodynamics, they were really studying heat and thermal energy. Heat can do anything: move from one area to another, get atoms excited, and even increase energy. Did we say energy? That's what heat...
Colorado State University
Colorado State Univ.: Heat Transfer Resistance Modeling
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...
University of Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin Madison: Physics Demonstrations: Sourcebook: Heat
Suggestions for physics classroom demonstrations pertaining to heat and thermal energy. [Author's Note: The demonstrations and other descriptions of procedures and use of equipment in this book have been compiled from sources believed to...
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Specific Heat
This page from Georgia State University provides information on specific heat. Formulas are included. You can also enter in information into the site and have it calculate it for you.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Heat Conduction
Using understandable words and exceptional graphics, this page describes the transfer of energy by means of conduction. Contains several links to related topics.
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Mister teacher.com: Thermal Energy
An explanation, supported by pictures and animation, of how thermal energy transfers between objects.
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Applied Thermodynamics: Heat Engines
Forward and reverse heat engines are discussed and explained at this site from Applied Thermodynamics. Diagrams are provided. Efficiency equations are given and discussed.
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Warm Air: Heat Loss
An excellent page describing the variables which effect the heat loss through homes. The causes and sources of such heat loss are identified and explained. Lays the groundwork for understanding the importance of and need for home heating...
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Warmair.com: Heat Gain
An excellent page describing the variables lead to rising temperatures in the home. The causes and sources of such heat gain are identified and explained. Lays the groundwork for understanding the importance of and need for home air...
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Physics Labs: Heat of Fusion (Hf) of Ice
A complete set of directions, notes and suggestions for a lab involving the determination of the heat of fusion of ice. Suitable for a student project or lab investigation.
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Physics Labs/heat of Vaporization (Hv) of Water
A complete set of directions, notes and suggestions for a demonstration involving the determination of the heat of vaporization of water. Suitable for a student project or lab investigation.
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Physics Labs/specific Heat (C) of Metal
A complete set of directions, notes, and suggestions for a lab involving the determination of the specific heat values for various metals. Suitable for a student project or lab investigation.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Heat
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart investigates how heat is produced and the effects of heating and cooling and demonstrates how a change in temperature indicates a change in heat. Students will sequence objects according...
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Three Methods of Heat Transfer: Conduction, Convection and Radiation
A quick, illustrated overview of the three main methods of heat transfer: conduction, convection, and radiation.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Solar Water Heater
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...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Cooking With the Sun Creating a Solar Oven
For this activity, students will be given a set of materials: cardboard, a set of insulating materials (i.e. foam, newspaper, etc.), aluminum foil, and Plexiglas. Students will then become engineers in building a solar oven from the...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Let's Get Breezy!
Students apply an understanding of the concept of heat transfer through convection, conduction, and radiation as they use wireless temperature probes to investigate the heating capacity of different materials under heat lamps.
Chem4kids
Chem4 Kids: Thermochemistry
This site provides a general overview of thermochemistry, the division of chemistry that deals with temperature in chemical reactions. Content explores what heat and cold really are, the heat and energy around you, and a bit about Lord...
OpenStax
Open Stax: Convection
In this section of a college textbook, the topic of convection is explored. Understand how the process of convection transfers heat. Also learn how to calculate the rate of heat transfer by convection. Section also includes problems and...