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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Does the Sun Transfer Heat? – Science Experiment
Discover how the sun transfers thermal energy and which objects absorb more heat with this science experiment for kids.
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Forms of Energy Poster Pack
Display information about mechanical, electrical, light, thermal and sound energy with this poster pack.
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Build a Pizza Box Pizza Oven - Solar Energy STEM Project
Build a pizza box solar oven to demonstrate the power of thermal energy with an exciting Solar Oven Stem Project
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Thermal Conductor or Insulator? Worksheet
With this hands-on Thermal Conductor or Insulator Worksheet, students will cut and sort conductors and insulators.
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Mix & Measure Temperature Experiment
Explore temperature changes and practise reading a thermometer with our Mix and Measure Temperature Experiment.
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Wheel of Heat Transfer Project
Explore the process of heat transfer with this engaging wheel of heat project.
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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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Exploring Australia’s Geothermal Hot Springs Worksheet Pack
Explore examples of geothermal energy in Australia with a Geothermal Hot Springs Worksheet Pack.
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Observing Thermal Conduction Experiment
Teach students to make predictions about and observe thermal energy transfer through this conduction experiment.