VC2S4U09
heat energy can be generated from different sources; temperature changes may happen when heat is transferred from one object to another
- exploring how we sense heat, and identifying sources of heat such as the Sun, fire, electrical devices and geothermal springs
- recognising that temperature can be measured using a thermometer and, with assistance, measuring what happens when a cold object is placed in direct contact with a warm object, and proposing explanations
- modelling the movement of heat from one object to another using drawing or role-play
- investigating how well heat is transferred by different types of materials such as metals, plastics and ceramics, and identifying how materials are used to keep things hot or cold
- exploring how Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples developed clothing from animal skins such as possum furs and kangaroo-skin cloaks, which trap heat close to the body and keep the wearer warm, and comparing the thermal properties of these materials with other natural fibres such as wool and cotton
- investigating traditional fire-starting methods used by Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples and their understandings of the transformation of energy
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Changing Matter Experiment – How Long Will It Take to Melt?
Explore how solids change into liquids with an exciting hands-on Matter science experiment.
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Science Sparks - Year 3 Science Activity Cards
Give your students a little science boost with Science Sparks 3 – our newest set of fast finisher science activities for Year 3!
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Heat Sources Poster Set
Display these heat sources posters during your heat energy science unit.
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What is Heat? Poster
Explore the concept of heat energy with this classroom poster.
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Heat Sources Sorting Activity
Explore various sources of heat and how they are produced with this printable Heat Energy Sorting activity.
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Natural and Human Made Heat Sources Sort
Explore the different man-made and natural heat sources with this sorting activity.
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Heat Sources Cut-and-Paste Worksheet
Explore different types of heat sources with your students using this cut-and-paste worksheet.
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Heat Insulators Experiment (Keeping Out the Heat)
Investigate heat insulators with your students using this engaging science experiment.
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Heat Conductors Science Experiment (Feel the Heat)
Investigate heat conductors with your students using this engaging science experiment.
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Year 3 Heat Energy Vocabulary Cards
Explore heat energy vocabulary with this set of thermal energy vocabulary cards.
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When Winter Comes - Keeping Warm Worksheet
A poem to activate students' prior knowledge about keeping warm.
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What is Heat? Worksheet
A worksheet to help students understand heat energy.
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Heat Transference Worksheet
A worksheet to help students identify examples of heat transference.
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Moving Heat Worksheet
A worksheet to help students understand how heat moves.
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Conductors and Insulators Poster
A poster highlighting conductors and insulators of heat energy.
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The Heat is On Worksheet
A worksheet to consolidate your students' understanding of heat energy.
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Heat Energy Teaching Resource Pack
A comprehensive set of posters, activities and worksheets related to the concept of heat energy.
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Sources of Heat
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify kinetic, electrical and chemical sources of heat energy.
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The Heat is On
An assessment task in which students will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of heat energy and how it moves.
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Thermal Insulators - Keeping Out the Heat
A 60 minute lesson in which students will investigate which materials are the best thermal insulators.
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Thermal Conductors - Feel the Heat
A 60 minute lesson in which students will investigate which materials are the best thermal conductors.
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Moving Heat
A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore the concept of heat transference.
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What is Heat?
A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore the concept of heat as a form of energy.
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Keeping Warm
A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore prior knowledge and understanding of heat.
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The Heat is On Unit Plan
This Physical Sciences unit addresses the concept of heat energy, including heat sources, heat transfer, thermal conductors and thermal insulators.