Heat (Natural)

Here is a review of what we have seen so far about heat.

Heat

Heat is a form of energy. Heat flows from hot objects to cool objects. It flows from one object to another because of their difference in temperature. The cool object absorbs the energy and becomes warmer. Let´s watch this video about heat!

Molecules

Objects are made of particles, or bits, called molecules. Molecules are always in motion. As an object is heated, the molecules in the object move faster. When this happens, the temperature of the object rises.

Examples of different molecules

Heat travels in three ways: by conduction, by convection, and by radiation.

Conduction is the flow of heat inside an object. It is also the flow of heat between objects in contact with each other. An example is the flow of heat from a hot frying pan to food placed on the pan to cook.

Convection is the flow of heat caused by the motion of a liquid or a gas. An example is the heating of water in a teakettle. As water is heated, the molecules that make up the water rise and the heat spreads.

Heat radiation is the flow of heat between objects that are not in contact with each other. An example is the heat felt by someone standing a distance away from a hot stove.

Radiation from the Sun gives Earth most of its heat. Energy from the Sun’s radiation is stored in such fuels as coal, oil, gas, and wood. These fuels can be burned to provide more heat.

Now you can make a mindmap of these concepts and watch the following video: