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
An indexing page for the HyperPhysics site. The page contains a concept map of links to a variety of other pages which discuss concepts related to heat engines. All pages contain informative graphics and excellent explanations.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Heat Convection
Using understandable words and exceptional graphics, this page describes the transfer of energy by means of the convection process. Contains several links to related topics.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Heat Radiation
The process of energy transfer by radiation is discussed. An equation for calculating the rate of radiative energy transfer is provided. Variables in the equation are explained. An interactive form allows for problem-solving practice...
Science is Fun
Science Is Fun: Rubber Bands and Heat
An experiment to investigate the thermal properties of rubber by studying its behavior in different scenarios. A discussion of how entropy explains what is observed is provided.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Specific Heats and Molar Heat Capacities
A lengthy listing of values for specific heats and molar heat capacities for a variety of substances at 20 C. An explanation is given for why molar heat capacities for metals are nearly the same.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Heat of Vaporization
A discussion of the vaporization process and the energy changes which accompany the process. Includes an informative graphic and a discussion of how to determine the heat of vaporization.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Science World: Specifiic Heat
This site has information on specific heat,the amount of heat required to change a unit mass of a substance by one degree in temperature. Included are many links and formulas.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Heat of Fusion
The heat of fusion is defined and described. A graphical representation of the heat of vaporization is given. A method for measuring and calculating the heat of fusion is also presented and explained.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Kaap De Goede Hoop: What Is Heat?
Anesu lives at the Kaap De Goede Hoop (Cape of Good Hope), and is learning about sources of heat. Join her on the adventure.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Heat Transfer
Students explore how different colors absorb or reflect heat using a black can of water, a white can of water, and a plain can of water.
Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: The Heat Capacity
With an overview of topics related to chemical energetics, this site provides a foundation to a study of thermodynamics and its relation the heat capacity or specific heat.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: How Greenhouse Gases Absorb Heat
In this experiment students observe two model atmospheres: one with normal atmospheric composition and another with an elevated concentration of CO2. These two contained atmospheres will be exposed to light energy in a sunny window or...
California Institute of Technology
Nasa: Cool Cosmos: How Does Heat Travel?
An explanation, with infrared images, of how heat is transferred from one object to another.
Other
U.s. Department of Energy: Photovoltaics
This site has an overview of PV technology, impact, system application and design. Information is provided on how to select the best solar system for various needs.
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,...
OpenSciEd
Open Sci Ed: Net Logo: Conduction in Solids Full (Fixed)
This simulation shows conduction of thermal energy within and between solids, based on the kinetic energy of particles, and collisions between neighboring particles.
US Energy Information Administration
U.s. Eia: Energy Kids: Renewable Energy: Solar
This is a resource on solar energy, photovoltaic energy, solar thermal heat, solar thermal power plants and other forms of energy.
University of Waterloo (Canada)
The University of Waterloo: The Heating Curve
The heat of vaporization along with several other thermal properties are explained. Sample problems are given. Illustrations.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: I'm Melting, I'm Melting
In this activity you will use the EasyTemp temperature sensor. Determine the change in thermal energy for a given mass of ice. Determine the heat of fusion of ice and the percent error.
Education Development Center
Center for Children and Technology: No Way: Heat Transfer
In this heat transfer activity, students become editors for a website that publishes amazing-but-true stories. Two stories being considered for publication include claims about heat energy. Students must evaluate the validity of the...
Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Absolute Temperature
The General Chemistry Virtual Textbook, or Chem 1, is broken into several sections covering various aspects of topics related to chemistry. This section deals specifically with absolute temperature and absolute zero in relation to...
Other
Warmair.com: Programmable Thermostats
The virtues of programmable thermostats are discussed. Includes a section titled "Thermostat Set-back Calculation;" the visitor can enter the normal and an adjusted thermostat setting and an outdoor temperature and view the percent...
Climate Literacy
Clean: Hurricanes as Heat Engines
In this activity, students examine the effects of hurricanes on sea surface temperature using NASA data. They examine authentic sea surface temperature data to explore how hurricanes extract heat energy from the ocean surface.