7.8.A:  investigate methods of thermal energy transfer into and out of systems, including conduction, convection, and radiation;

Investigate

METHODS OF THERMAL ENERGY TRANSFER INTO AND OUT OF SYSTEMS

Including, but not limited to:

• Thermal energy – energy resulting from the motion of particles measured as the temperature of substances

• Medium – a substance or material that carries energy

• Conduction – transfer of thermal energy between objects that touch each other

  • Measure temperature change of a metal spoon placed in hot water.

• Convection – transfer of thermal energy through liquids and gases in currents

• Radiation – transfer of thermal energy through space as waves

  • Measure the temperature change in sand placed under a heat lamp.