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Warmair.com: Programmable Thermostats
The virtues of programmable thermostats are discussed. Includes a section titled "Thermostat Set-back Calculation;" the visitor can enter the normal and an adjusted thermostat setting and an outdoor temperature and view the percent...
Other
Taftan: Applied Thermodynamics
A definition of applied thermodynamics, the science of the relationship between heat, work, and systems that analyze energy processes. Related links.
Other
Rob's North York Moors Railway: The Steam Locomotive
A page describing the parts of a steam engine and explaining their operation. Thorough discussion of the parts.
Other
Cal State Stanislaus: Enthalpy of Neutralization
A lab experiment designed to find the enthalpy of neutralization for a reaction. Includes a good discussion of what a neutralization reaction is.
University of Alaska
Alaska Science Forum: Daniel Fahrenheit, Anders Celsius Left Their Marks
This resource provides an account of the lives of the two scientists responsible for two of the most common temperature scales. Includes biographical information about each and a description of how each developed their own temperature...
Colorado State University
Csu: 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
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...
Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Heat and Work
With an overview of topics related to chemical energetics, this resource provides a foundation to a study of the second Law of Thermodynamics emphasizing the transformation in energy involved in work.
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.
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: 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.
American Chemical Society
Middle School Chemistry: Air, It's Really There
Explore the properties of air, and what happens to air when heated and cooled.
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Using Energy Resources Wisely
Students test which type of material retains heat the longest.
CPALMS
Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Hot on the Trail
Learn what affect changing temperature has in regards to chemical reactions.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Hot Cans and Cold Cans
Students apply the concepts of conduction, convection, and radiation as they work in teams to solve two problems. One problem requires that they maintain the warm temperature of one soda can filled with water at approximately body...
NASA
Sci Jinks: What Is a Heat Wave?
Understand why heatwaves are not just a reason for jumping into a swimming pool. Find tips on how to manage through a heat wave.
Read Works
Read Works: The Heat Is On
[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage gives information about global warming and its threat to the polar bears in the Arctic. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and...
Read Works
Read Works: Watching the Weather
[Free Registration/Login Required] This informational text passage talks about weather indications of global warming. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and establishes...
Read Works
Read Works: Heat, Energy, and Bicycling in New York City
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about how bikes can be used to solve some traffic problems in New York City. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Introduction to Energy Resources
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of the types of energy, and how it can be stored and released.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Temperature and Heat in the Atmosphere
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of temperature and heat.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Plix Series: Gay Lussac's Law
[Free Registration/Login Required] Increase the heat in the virtual container, and observe what happens to the internal pressure.