Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Molecular Workbench Showcase: Heat and Temperature
A tutorial that explores the concepts of heat and temperature, the transfer of energy between substances, the relationship of temperature and the movement of atom, and thermal radiation. The tutorial includes animations, interactive...
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Thermal Physics: Temperature and Thermometers
Use this interactive tutorial to introduce students to the concepts of temperature and thermometers.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Thermal Energy Facts
Explains what thermal energy is, describes some different types, and presents facts about each type.
University of Sydney (Australia)
Thermal Physics Module: Heat Engines [Pdf]
The second law of thermodynamics and the concept of entropy is applied to the topic of heat engines. The Carnot and Stirling engine are discussed. Efficiency is explained and an equation is derived.