Sophia Learning
Sophia: Transfer of Heat Radiation: Lesson 2
This lesson will describe how heat can be transferred by radiation. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Transfer of Heat - Radiation."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Transfer of Heat Radiation: Lesson 1
This lesson will describe how heat can be transferred by radiation. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Transfer of Heat - Radiation."
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Expansion Concepts
An indexing page from Georgia State University Physics Department which includes links to various other pages with information pertaining to thermal expansion. From expansion coefficients to equations to calculation and practice pages,...
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Bimetallic Strips
The operation of bimetallic strips is explained and illustrated. The principle of thermal expansion is related to their operation. A link to applications of bimetallic strips is provided.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: First Law of Thermodynamics
At this site from Georgia State University the first law of thermodynamics is stated and explained. The meaning of internal energy and enthalpy is discussed. Equations are given and the importance of a system analysis is discussed.
Museum of Science
Museum of Science and Industry: Online Science: Get the Porridge Just Right
Step-by-step illustrated instructions for an experiment investigating the loss of heat in three bowls of porridge.
Indiana University
Indiana University Bloomington: Geo Notes: Geothermal Resources in Indiana [Pdf]
Describes how geothermal energy is harnessed in Indiana.
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Properties of Fresh Water and Sea Water
Learners set up three demonstrations to observe the properties of water. They explore the boiling point of water, the freezing point of water, and the ability of water to store heat.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Thermodynamics
In this interactive unit on thermodynamics, you'll learn why heat flows the way it does and how that flow of thermal energy can be put to good use in your daily life.
Other
Physics Labs: Heat of Fusion (Hf) of Ice
A complete set of directions, notes and suggestions for a lab involving the determination of the heat of fusion of ice. Suitable for a student project or lab investigation.
Other
Physics Labs/heat of Vaporization (Hv) of Water
A complete set of directions, notes and suggestions for a demonstration involving the determination of the heat of vaporization of water. Suitable for a student project or lab investigation.
Other
Physics Labs/specific Heat (C) of Metal
A complete set of directions, notes, and suggestions for a lab involving the determination of the specific heat values for various metals. Suitable for a student project or lab investigation.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Hot Cans and Cold Cans
Students apply the concepts of conduction, convection, and radiation as they work in teams to solve two problems. One problem requires that they maintain the warm temperature of one soda can filled with water at approximately body...
Chem4kids
Chem4 Kids: Thermochemistry
This site provides a general overview of thermochemistry, the division of chemistry that deals with temperature in chemical reactions. Content explores what heat and cold really are, the heat and energy around you, and a bit about Lord...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12 Exploration Series: Simulations: Physics: Hot Oven
[Free Registration/Login Required] Do you know why the metal in the oven burns your skin but the air in the oven doesn't? This simulation will show you the relationship between heat energy and temperature.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Chemistry: Thermochemistry
In this module students learn the relationship between energy and chemical reactions, and understand the difference between energy, heat, and work. They perform calorimetry calculations, and study the laws of thermodynamics, enthalpy,...
Other
Applied Thermodynamics: Specific Heat Capacity
Specific heat capacity is defined and explained at this site from Applied Thermodynamics. An equation is given. The general equation for the specific heat of an ideal gas is derived and discussed.
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Thermal Physics: Thermometers as Speedometers
Through interactive exercises and illustrated tutorials, students answer the fundamental questions: What is the reading on a thermometer the reflection of? What does temperature measure?
American Chemical Society
Middle School Chemistry: The Ups and Downs of Thermometers
Based on experimental observations, students describe, on the molecular level, why the liquid in a thermometer goes up when it is heated and down when it is cooled.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Reversible Reactions
Watch a reaction proceed over time. How does total energy affect a reaction rate? This model represents an analogy of chemical reactions.
US Energy Information Administration
U.s. Eia Energy Kids: Energy Units Basics
Instructions for converting the physical measurements of different types of fuels, such as gallons or barrels, to British thermal units (Btu), allowing for cross-comparison.
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Stem Resources: Greenhouse Light and Temperature
An interactive tool where students can create a model of a greenhouse and use a light sensor to measure the amount of light it receives from a lamp at various times of the day. Temperature is also measured. Data is plotted on graphs,...
American Chemical Society
Middle School Chemistry: Chemical Reactions & Engineering Design
This lesson 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, support, and...
Chemistry Collective
Chem Collective: Camping Problem
Measure the enthalpy of a reaction and then create a solution warm enough to cook food.