Thermal/Heat
TEKS Objective
The student is expected to differentiate among forms of energy, including mechanical, sound, electrical, light, and heat/thermal.
Essential Understanding
The student knows that energy exists in many forms and can be observed in cycles, patterns, and systems.
Science Background
Energy Tutorial: National Fuel Cell Research Center (website) - Detailed descriptions of different energy sources employed for electricity generation, transportation, heating, etc.
Energy Tutorial
National Fuel Cell Research Center, www.nfcrc.uci.edu
Introduction to Energy: The NEED Project (PDF) - Explains different energy sources and the usage levels for various energy sources in the United States.
Introduction to Energy
The NEED Project, www.need.org
Heat and Temperature: Zona Land Education (website) - Article that clarifies the difference between heat and temperature, with links to further background content.
Heat and Temperature
Zona Land Education, zonalandeducation.com
Signature Lesson
Using Heat from the Sun: BioEd Online (website) – Students investigate the power of sunlight to heat water.
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TEKS - Additional Resources
Supporting Lessons
Thermal Insulators and Conductors: The Low Carbon Partnership (website) - Test the ability of various materials to conduct thermal energy from the sun, or insulate against it.
Thermal Insulators and Conductors
The Low Carbon Partnership, www.ourplanet.org.uk
Insulation: The NEED Project (PDF) - Test the thermal insulation capacity of various materials.
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Grade 4
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