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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Natural and Human Made Heat Sources Sort
Explore the different man-made and natural heat sources with this sorting activity.
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Heat Energy Vocabulary Match Up Activity
Explore different heat energy vocabulary words with this definition and word match-up activity.
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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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Heat Sources Worksheet - Cut-and-Paste
Explore different types of heat sources with your students using this Heat Sources worksheet.
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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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Science Sparks - Year 3 Science Activity Cards
Give your students a little science boost with Science Sparks 3 – our newest set of fast finisher science activities for Year 3!
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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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Heat Transfer Methods Worksheet Pack
Learn about the different ways heat can be transferred using this guided set of heat transfer worksheets.