Exploring Heat: Thermal Energy Adventures
A Science Journey for Young Explorers Grades 2-3 60 Minutes of Discovery
What is Thermal Energy?
Thermal energy is the energy that heat carries It makes things feel warm or hot We can find it all around us every day It can move from one thing to another
Natural Sources of Thermal Energy
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Station Exploration Time!
5 exciting stations to explore Work with your team Use your observation skills Record what you discover
Three Ways Heat Travels
Conduction - heat moves through touch Convection - heat moves through liquids and gases Radiation - heat travels through space without touching
Think and Share!
How does heat from the sun reach Earth? Why does a metal spoon get hot in soup? What happens to ice when we add heat?
Draw Your Heat Discovery
Choose your favorite heat example Draw and label your picture Show how heat is moving Share with a friend
Our Thermal Energy Adventure Recap
Thermal energy is heat that moves around Heat comes from many natural sources Heat travels in three ways: conduction, convection, radiation We can observe and measure thermal energy effects