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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 [...]
As Warm as … Snow?
Tweet We all know snow is cold, but can it help keep you warm? Try this “As Warm as … Snow?” activity, which will show you how to take a snowbank’s temperature. What You’ll Need: Two thermometers Snow Stick or branch Instructions For this activity, you’ll need to wait for a day when it’s [...]