Campfire Conundrum - Learn About Heat Transfer

Campfire Conundrum

Learn About Heat Transfer

Thermal Energy Transfer | PBS LearningMediaExplore the three methods of thermal energy transfer: conduction, convection, and radiation, in this interactive from WGBH, through animations and real-life examples in Earth and space science, physical science, life science, and technology.

Vocabulary

A woman lighting a burner with a pan on it on a gas stove.

Conduction

The transfer of heat through objects that are touching.

Multicolored Silver Rings

Conductors

Materials that transfer heat very well.

A jar opened releasing steam.

Radiation

The transfer of heat through waves.

Hot magma rising and cooler magma sinking Earth's mantle.

Convection

The transfer of heat by the circulation of gasses or liquids.

Blue Denim Textile

Insulators

Materials that are poor conductors of heat. They keep objects hot (or cold).

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