Many materials expand when heated and contract when cooled. What do you think will happen to the elasticity (stretchiness) of a rubber band when it is heated or cooled to various temperatures?

Discusses the methods the human body uses to regulate body temperature. Includes links to the four external heat transfer mechanisms (radiation, conduction, convection, and evaporation of perspiration).

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.