Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Heat Transfer
What is heat transfer? Illustrated discussion of the three methods of heat transfer: conduction, convection, radiation.
Science is Fun
Science Is Fun: Rubber Bands and Heat
An experiment to investigate the thermal properties of rubber by studying its behavior in different scenarios. A discussion of how entropy explains what is observed is provided.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: To Heat or Not to Heat?
Students are introduced to various types of energy with a focus on thermal energy and types of heat transfer as they are challenged to design a better travel thermos that is cost efficient, aesthetically pleasing and meets the design...
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Energy
What is energy? Article provides a brief discussion of the many different forms of energy.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Just Keep Cool How Evaporation Affects Heating and Cooling
When we get hot, we sweat. The physiological role of sweat is to cool us down. When the water evaporates, it removes energy from our bodies. This sort of evaporative cooling can also be used to cool homes, using what are referred to as...
OpenStax
Open Stax: College Physics: Heat
In this section of the textbook, find information about how heat and work transfer energy. Also understand how a heat transfer is related to temperature and what mechanical equivalent of heat relates to work and heat transfer. Book can...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Heat Conduction
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Investigates what conduction is, how it works, and gives examples of conduction.
Energy for Sustainable Development
Esd Bulgaria: Kids & Energy: Solar Energy
Explains what solar energy is, how it differs from photovoltaic energy, and how it is harnessed to produce electric power for humans.
MadSci Network
The Mad Scientist Network/is 0 K Absolute Zero?
Using a question and answer format, this page explains what is meant by the term "absolute zero." The basis for the Kelvin temperature scale is described. And the relationship between heat or energy and temperature is discussed.
USA Today
Usa Today: Latent Heat Supplies Weather Energy
This article provides information on what latent heat is. A good graphic is provided and links to key terms.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Thermal Energy Facts
Explains what thermal energy is, describes some different types, and presents facts about each type.
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Heat and Temperature
Learn that temperature measures average kinetic energy, and heat is the transfer of energy from hot systems to cold systems. Consider what makes a good conductor. (Requires Java)
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Thermal Physics: Thermometers as Speedometers
Through interactive exercises and illustrated tutorials, students answer the fundamental questions: What is the reading on a thermometer the reflection of? What does temperature measure?
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Solar Speedway
Solar power is hot these days. Gleaming, black solar panels soak up rays on more and more rooftops of homes and businesses providing a clean, alternative source of heat and electricity. You might guess that different times of the day...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Bill Nye Demonstration: Smashing Asteroids
Watch and learn as Bill Nye the Science Guy demonstrates what happens when two steel spheres are smashed together. Enough heat is generated at the point of contact to burn a hole in a piece of ordinary paper. [1:05]
Other
Forms of Energy: Heat, Radiant, Electrical, Chemical, Nuclear Energy
Explains what each of these types of energy is and provides examples.
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: What Makes Water Special?
Activity 2 investigates Why is water different from other liquids? This activity will discover the properties of different liquids. Students will explore what makes honey gooey and thicker than water. And why some liquids evaporate...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: What a Drag
Students learn about friction and drag - two different forces that convert energy of motion to heat. Both forces can act on a moving object and decrease its velocity. Students learn examples of friction and drag, and suggest ways to...
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...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Kinetic Theory of Temperature
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this online lesson students will be introduced to conditions required for an ideal gas. They will also learn about the similarities and differences between...
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Science Snacks: Pie Pan Convection
In this experiment, students observe what happens when a pan of soapy, colored water is heated. They will see that convection currents cause the fluid to rise and sink in a localized convection cell.
Energy4Me
Energy4me: Geothermal
Find out how geothermal energy is used as a source of usable electricity.
Other
Kidstorm: Lightning
Learn about lightning formation and lightning safety with this detailed webpage.
US Energy Information Administration
U.s. Eia Energy Kids: Energy Units Basics
Instructions for converting the physical measurements of different types of fuels, such as gallons or barrels, to British thermal units (Btu), allowing for cross-comparison.