The Wonder of Science
The Wonder of Science: Ms Ps3 5: Energy Transfer to or From an Object
Work samples, phenomena, assessment templates, and videos that directly address standard MS-PS3-5: energy transfer to or from an object.
The Wonder of Science
The Wonder of Science: Ms Ps3 4: Thermal Energy Transfer
Work samples, phenomena, assessment templates, and videos that directly address standard MS-PS3-4: thermal energy transfer.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Temperature
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Definition of temperature, how it is measured and the three temperature scales.
American Chemical Society
Middle School Chemistry: Molecules in Motion
Slide the temperature gauge and see what happens to the movement of the molecules.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Temperature and Heat in the Atmosphere Study Guide
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses the characteristics of temperature and heat and how they behave. Includes some questions to check for understanding.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Tree House Weather Kids: Seasons and Temperature: How Do We Measure Temperature?
Animated interactive teaches young researchers about scales and devices used to measure temperature.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: Raise the Roof on Urban Heat
Students use a simple model to explore how roof colors can impact the temperature of an urban area.
ArtsNow
Arts Now Learning: Acting Hot and Cold [Pdf]
In this lesson, 3rd graders will explore heating and cooling through pantomime. By enacting the effect of sunlight on a snowman and a growing seed, students will learn scientific information kinesthetically.
ArtsNow
Arts Now Learning: Cool / Warm Name Design Rubbings [Pdf]
In this lesson, 3rd graders reflect on who they are by listing their likes and dislikes, beliefs, hobbies, etc. They then create a rubbing of their name and add rubbings of objects they like, along with symbols and sketches. Next, they...
MadSci Network
The Mad Scientist Network/is 0 K Absolute Zero?
Using a question and answer format, this page explains what is meant by the term "absolute zero." The basis for the Kelvin temperature scale is described. And the relationship between heat or energy and temperature is discussed.
Energy for Sustainable Development
Esd Bulgaria: Kids & Energy: Heat and Temperature
Explains the difference between heat and temperature and provides facts about each.
University of Sydney (Australia)
Thermal Physics Module/temperature and Heat [Pdf]
A lengthy set of lecture notes on the distinction between heat and temperature. The science of thermography is introduced; the Kelvin temperature scale is explained and compared to the Celsius temperature scale. The meaning of a triple...
New York University
New York University: Measurement of Energy
Provides information about the distinction between heat and temperature, and allows you to check your understanding through exercises. The Kelvin, Fahrenheit, and Celsius temperatures are compared and discussed.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Bottle Fountain Experiment
Demonstrate how heating expands air molecules by constructing a bottle fountain powered by air pressure.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Make a Thermometer
Observe how a change in temperature affects the volume of water in a bottle.
Other
Weather Prediction: Difference Between Temperature & Heat
The "Grand Site of Weather Analysis and Forecasting Education," explains how heat and temperature are different from each other.
Other
Fund. Of Phys. Geography/energy, Temperature, and Heat
A page describing (in part) the distinction between energy, temperature and heat. Includes a graphic illustrating the quantity of energy needed to transform water between various states. Methods of thermal energy transfer (convection,...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Keeping Warm
[Free Registration/Login Required] Through this unit children build their ideas about temperature as a measure of how hot or cold objects are and learn about thermal insulators as materials that can help to keep things warm or cool.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Trb 4:2 Investigation 2 Thermometers
Three activities are presented for fourth grade students to explore how thermometers work.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: 5 Question Survey: Heat and Temperature
Find out your or your students' understanding of heat and temperature. Afterwards you can see how others answered the questions.
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Temperature
Discover interesting facts about temperature and learn the different ways it is measured.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Collapsing Bottle Experiment
Explore the effect of changing temperature on air pressure using a plastic soda bottle.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Fun Facts About Temperature
Learn about units of temperature and other interesting facts.