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,...

A lesson plan for guiding students through a simple research experiment focused on transfer of energy is described for teacher administration and student explanation. Also includes a detailed rubric for evaluating student work.

Students will model and measure energy transfers from light to heat.

Four science projects in which students learn how solar energy works and how thermal energy is transferred and utlized in a solar air heater, a solar water heater, a solar hot dog cooker, and a solar cell.

In this module Activity 3 investigates What changes in energy occur when atoms rearrange during a chemical reaction? This activity explores the relationship between energy and chemical reactions. A bonus reading includes Energy and...

Students construct a model of chemical reactions involving energy and electrostatic interactions and compare reactions and changes in energy through the following activities. Activity 1 What energy changes occur during an explosion?...

In this investigation students will add energy to the model of how molecules interact by completing the following activities. Activity 1 What does boiling do to water molecules? Activity 2 How hot can water go? Activity 3 How does energy...

In this module Activity 1 investigates What energy changes occur during an explosion? Students make observations of exploding balloons and a simulation, and ask questions about what occurs during an explosion, setting the scene for more...

Activity 2 investigates How Hot Can Water Get? In Activity 2 students analyze the relationship between energy changes and phrase changes as they discuss what happens when water boils. Bonus reading includes Why is Temperature Constant...

Learn about one of the most misunderstood principles of physics, the second law of thermodynamics.

In this module Activity 2 investigates What happens to atoms during a chemical reaction? In this activity students explore chemical reactions and develop a model to explain observations of chemical reactions.

Activity 2 of this module explores: Does 5 + 5 always equal 10? In this activity liquids are mixed together and evaluated whether the continuous or particle model of matter provides a better explanation of observations of the behavior of...

Activity 1 in this module explores Can the same piece of paper be cut into pieces indefinitely? The activity evaluates particle nature of matter and uses particle nature of matter to explain observations of liquids and gasses.

Activity of 1 of this module explores Can the same piece of paper be cut into pieces indefinitely? The activity evaluates the particle nature of matter and uses particle nature of matter to explain observations of liquids and gasses.

Activity 4 of this module determines: Which model best supports our observations? This activity reviews the evidence gathered in this investigation and considers how that evidence informs your model of matter. A timeline of the history...

Activity 3 of this module explores: Is the particle model always better? Models are considered most useful when a variety of observations can be explained. A model of matter should explain observations of all types of matter. In this...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students explore the relationship between heat and energy transfer, and learn about the three ways that heat can be transferred between objects of different...

Students learn the fundamental concepts of heat transfer and heat of reaction. This includes concepts such as physical chemistry, an equation for heat transfer, and a basic understanding of energy and heat transfer.

In this science fair project, use an infrared thermometer to measure the temperature of differently colored paper exposed to sunlight, and calculate energy emission using the Stefan-Boltzmann equation. Find discussion questions, a list...

In this engineering science fair project, students will determine the most effective method for quickly raising the temperature of a liquid in a tank. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract,...

This lesson will describe how heat can be transferred by radiation. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Transfer of Heat - Radiation."

This lesson will describe how heat can be transferred by radiation. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Transfer of Heat - Radiation."

Students will understand and describe food chains and food webs, and explain how energy is transferred between their trophic levels.

This site details what radiation is, the physics of radiation, and radiative transfer as it occurs in nature. Content explores the electromagnetic spectrum, electromagnetic waves, properties of radiation, and solar radiation.