Chemistry Collective
Chem Collective: Engine Simulation
This simulation allows students to interact with different components of a complex real world phenomenon. The simulation shown is of a 4-stroke internal combustion engine. The thermodynamic cycle being simulated is the Otto cycle, which...
American Association for the Advancement of Science
Aaas: Project 2061: Energy: Forms, Transformation, Transfer, and Conservation
[Free Registration/Login Required] Create a science test that checks for student understanding in science, for common misconceptions, as well as for correct ideas. This is a list of key ideas related to Energy: Forms, Transformation,...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Put Some Energy Into It! Use a Calorimeter to Measure
In this science fair project, use a calorimeter with an attached heating element to measure how water responds to added thermal energy.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Physics 2000: Bose Einstein Condensation: Temperature and Absolute Zero
From the Physics 2000 site, this page exemplifies their usual superb discussion of the concepts of heat, temperature, and absolute zero. Using an entertaining series of cartoon characters, the page gives a very understandable discussion...
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Thermal Physics
A two-lesson tutorial on thermal energy in the study of physics. Lessons include informational text, interactive activities, animations, and quick, interactive comprehension check-ins.
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Woods Hole Oceanography Institute: Deep Ocean Circulation
What causes the circulation of ocean waters that are too deep to be affected by wind? Find out how salinity and temperature drive the deep sea currents. This resource has several videos and an online quiz.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Atomic and Molecular Explanation of Pressure and Temperature
Learn how to calculate the kinetic energy of a gas molecule, describe the relationship between the temperature of a gas and the kinetic energy of atoms and molecule, and describe the distribution of speeds of molecules in a gas. The...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Kinetic Theory: Atomic & Molecular Explanation of Pressure & Temp
By the end of this section, you will be able to express the ideal gas law in terms of molecular mass and velocity; define thermal energy; calculate the kinetic energy of a gas molecule, given its temperature; describe the relationship...
American Chemical Society
Middle School Chemistry: Heat, Temperature, and Conduction
Explore heat, temperature, and the conduction of thermal energy through different materials.
American Chemical Society
Middle School Chemistry: Moving Molecules in a Solid
Students observe and describe, on the molecular level, how heating and cooling affect the motion of molecules in a solid.
American Chemical Society
Middle School Chemistry: Molecules in Motion
Students observe, on a molecular level, how heating and cooling affect molecular motion.
American Chemical Society
Middle School Chemistry: Chemical Reactions & Engineering Design
This instructional activity begins with a story about rescuing reptile eggs from a new construction site. Using the story as motivation, students are presented with an engineering design challenge: Build a portable device which can warm,...
American Chemical Society
Middle School Chemistry: The Ups and Downs of Thermometers
Based on experimental observations, learners describe, on the molecular level, why the liquid in a thermometer goes up when it is heated and down when it is cooled.
National Geographic
National Geographic: Using Waste Heat to Generate Electricity
Students learn about waste heat capture, how it can be re-used to generate electricity and develop a podcast educating others about it. Includes student handouts and links to many online resources.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Heat Transfer
In this interactive activity adapted from the Wisconsin Online Resource Center, students will learn how heat can be transferred in one of three ways: conduction, convection, and radiation.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Trb 3:5 Investigation 4 Heat Misconceptions
Gloves do not give heat, but will insulate or hold in any heat that is in your hand.
Utah State Office of Education
Utah Science: Properties and Behaviors of Heat, Light and Sound
How can scientists lump heat, light and sound together when investigating properties and behaviors? This learning module will address that question through a series of activities.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Forms of Energy
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this online lesson students will investigate examples of kinetic and potential energy and their transformations.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Heat Transfer
Students explore the relationship between heat and energy transfer, and then describe how energy is transported through the processes of conduction, convection, and radiation. [Free Registration/Login may be required to access all...
State Energy Conservation Office-Texas
State Energy Conservation Office: Electricity From the Sun [Pdf]
Discusses forms of renewable energy that rely on the sun. For example, wind is created when solar energy heats the air, and biomass is solar energy that has been stored in plants.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Heat Transfer
Learn about thermal energy, also known as heat or heat energy, and the ways in which it can move from one object to another,
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Heat Flow to Hotter Region
Heat flow from a hot region to a cold region is described and explained. Applications of this phenomenon (specifically heat pumps and refrigerators) are discussed. Excellent graphics.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Heat Engine Concepts: The Otto Cycle
Schematic diagrams illustrating the operation of a four-stroke engine cycle. Interactive buttons allow you to step through the various steps of each engine cycle. Each graphic is accompanied by an excellent explanation.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Heat Engine Concepts: Carnot Cycle
The Carnot cycle is described, illustrated and explained. The Carnot efficiency equation is given and interactive JavaScript form allows the visitor to investigate the effect of the reservoir temperature and the sink temperature upon the...