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Heat Transfer
Tweet Another simple thermal energy investigation. An important aspect of thermal energy is Heat Transfer, and older primary school students can begin to understand the concept of insulation and heat transfer as it relates to thermal energy. You will need: A number of different materials, perhaps including… a metal pie plate a fleece-lined sweatshirt an [...]
Thermal Things
Tweet A simple thermal energy experiment While our planet receives thermal energy from the sun, some devices consume energy, which is also given off in the form of thermal energy. This is a simple experiment which will demonstrate energy consumption as we measure how much thermal energy light bulbs give off. You will need a [...]
Spiral Sensation
Tweet If your children are curious about how the weather works, or even if you just want to talk about how warm air rises, this experiment is a great place to start. This easy-to-create demonstration shows how upward movement of warm air creates wind. You Will Need: Paper Pencil Drawing Pin Scissors Thread Clothes hanger [...]
Heat Transfer
Tweet You will need A metal pie plate, A fleece-lined sweatshirt An insulated winter jacket, A brick A plastic cup filled with water. A hairdryer What to do Take the hairdryer and warm up each item for three to five minutes. At the end of that time, carefully examine the side of the item that [...]