To Heat or Not to Heat? - Activity - TeachEngineering
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Students are introduced to various types of energy with a focus on thermal energy and types of heat transfer as they are challenged to design a better travel thermos that is cost efficient, aesthetically pleasing and meets the design objective of keeping liquids hot. They base their design decisions on material properties such thermal conductivity, cost and function. These engineering and science concepts are paired with student experiences to build an understanding of heat transfer as it plays a role in their day-to-day lives. While this introduction only shows the top-level concepts surrounding the mathematics associated with heat transfer; the skills become immediately useful as students apply what they know to solve an engineering challenge.
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To Heat or Not to Heat? - Activity - TeachEngineering
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Teach Engineering : REAP
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Kinetic Energy and Temperature Lesson Plans & Worksheets
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Do Different Colors Absorb Heat Better? by TeachEngineering
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6 STEM Activities to Teach about Thermal Energy and Heat Transfer
Light Your Way - Design-Build A Series Circuit Flashlight - Activity - TeachEngineering, PDF, Flashlight
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Radiant Energy Lesson Plans & Worksheets
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Greenhouse Design & Testing Worksheet - Teach Engineering
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Keep It Hot! - Activity - TeachEngineering
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TeachEngineering Collection Resources
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How Much Heat Will It Hold? - Activity - TeachEngineering
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Our Sun and Heat Transfer Basics: Heat It Up! - Activity - TeachEngineering
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TeachEngineering Designing a Thermostat Worksheet - Fill and Sign Printable Template Online
An introduction to heat transfer