Science Pathways Secondary: Physical Science - Heat & Thermodynamics Kit

• Grades: Secondary

Highlights:

Explore thermal energy transfer, heat capacity, and thermodynamic laws through precise quantitative laboratory investigations. The secondary Heat & Thermodynamics Kit equips middle and high school classrooms with thermal apparatus and real-time monitoring tools to test conduction, convection, and radiation. Students compare thermal conductivity across distinct materials, observe phase transitions, and measure rate of heat exchange in controlled experiments.

Curriculum or Lesson Topics:

• Methods of Heat Transfer: Quantitative testing of thermal conduction, convection currents, and radiant heat absorption across varied surface media.

• Thermal Conductivity & Insulation: Analyzing differential thermal properties, heat capacity, and rate of dissipation using contrasting conductive materials.

• Temperature Dynamics & Phase Changes: Precision logging of thermal changes, enthalpy, and energy transfer during phase transitions.