In this lesson, students make observations that things in direct sunlight are warmer than things that are not in as much sunlight. Also, they may notice that there may be more heat near asphalt, brick, or cement because heat can be stored and radiated from these, also.
Students will work collaboratively to explore absorption and reflection through the construction of a solar water heater.
Students will learn about heat transfer by designing a refrigerator and investigating winter clothing.
In this lesson, students will learn how a thermometer works and is used to measure temperature.
This is the educator's guide for a set of activities that teach students about humans' endeavors to return to the moon. The emphasis is for students to understand that engineers must "imagine and plan" before they begin to build and experiment. Each activity features objectives, a list of materials, educator information, procedures, and student worksheets. Students should work in teams to complete the activities. Note: Activities do not align to all objectives that are listed; specific activities align to specific objectives.
This course was created by the Rethink Education Content Development Team. This course is aligned to the NC Standards for 3rd Grade Science.
This course was created by the Rethink Education Content Development Team. This course is aligned to the NC Standards for 3rd Grade Science.
The Heat Energy unit helps students understand what heat energy is, how it is transferred, how it is measured, and how insulation can keep heat in or out. In the introductory activity, students will investigate how heat energy is generated when they rub two things together.
In this lesson, students demonstrate how heat travels and what types of materials are insulators and conductors.
In this lesson, students will participate in a variety of activities that produce varying levels of heat. They use a worksheet to record their observations and findings, then they share their findings with their classmates. Additional discussion questions are included. This lesson is part of a series of lessons dealing with energy transformations.
Students will investigate heat through demonstrations, discussions, and simple examples. Students will understand that the source of all energy for the earth comes solely from the sun. They will also be able to distinguish mechanical and electrical sources of energy in everyday life activities.