Hot off the presses, this collection of thermal energy activities, lessons, and printables is sure to amaze. Demonstrate how thermal energy moves about in a system using simple materials. Pupils demonstrate their understanding through observations, a graphic organizer, and group presentation on energy transfer. The engaging resource provides an exciting start for novice learners in the physical science classroom.

Concepts

heat, thermal energy, convection, waves, radiation, atoms, conduction, density, energy transfer

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Activities and materials focus on the concept of heat transfer — reinforce this with demonstrations of your own
• Make use of the resources included to help dispel misconceptions

Classroom Considerations

• Don't forget to use good lab safety practices during the opening demonstration — be a role model!
• Prepare all demonstration and lab materials ahead of time to save yourself a stressful morning

Pros

• Printable materials (all included) and technical resources work together to reinforce proper concepts of heat, an often misunderstood quantity
• The variety of images and demonstrations keep students' attention

Cons

• Convection Inside the Earth animation does not work

Common Core

RST.6-8.3 RST.6-8.4 RST.6-8.7 RST.6-8.9