Activity (Hands-On)Grades 3 - 5
Our Sun and Heat Transfer Basics: Heat It Up!
Materials List
To share with the entire class (teacher demonstration):
- clear baking dish (ideal: 8x8 inch [20x20 cm] PyrexTM baking dish)
- 6 or more dictionaries or thick text books
- portable heat source, such as a small burner, can of SternoTM, propane or small warming candle in a fireproof holder
- fireproof surface
- water
- food coloring (orange works well)
- glitter
- digital thermometer
- Heat Transfer Worksheet (PDF), one per person