Maker-STEAM Checkout Inventory 

• Thermal Cameras (3) 

Age Recommendation 

• 3rd-12th Grades 

Resources 

• Thermal Camera Usage Guide 

• Thermal Camera User Manual 

• Thermal Camera Scavenger Hunt

• FLIR K-12 Resources 

Tips 

🧠 Getting Started

• Read the Usage guide – Get familiar with the camera’s features.

• Test the camera beforehand – Try it out to understand how it responds to heat sources and different surfaces.
  
  

🔬 Teaching Tips

• Use for comparisons – Have students compare warm vs. cold objects, materials, or even living things.

• Explore real-world applications – Connect to topics like insulation, weather, biology, or engineering.

• Integrate inquiry – Let students make predictions and test hypotheses using thermal imaging.
  
  

🛠️ Practical Tips

• Avoid shiny or reflective surfaces – They can distort readings.

• Encourage safe experiments – Don't use dangerously hot or cold objects; body heat or electronics work well.

• Take screenshots – Use them for class discussions, lab reports, or journals.

Activities and Lessons 

• Thermal Camera Applications and Standards