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Heat Energy

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Heat Energy

One of the most important types of energy on Earth is heat energy. A great deal of heat energy comes from the Sun's light hitting Earth. Other sources include geothermal energy, friction, and even living things. This unit helps students understand what heat energy is, how it is transferred, how it is measured, and how insulation can keep heat in or out.

Overview Resources

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Unit Resource List
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NGSS Correlations Chart
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Heat Energy Unit Roadmaps

Unit Nonfiction Books

Book cover shows fiery lava erupting from a volcano.

Heat Energy

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Lesson Resources

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Interactive Science Lessons

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Thermal Energy Transfer

Process Activities

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Build a Thermometer

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Insulate an Ice Cube

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Observe Convection Currents

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FOCUS Books

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The Heat of Kilauea

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Campfire Science

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Get Warm, Stay Warm!

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Science Friction

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Get Cool, Stay Cool!

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Supporting Materials

Investigation Packs

Natural Heat Sources

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I.Files

Wildfires

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Geysers

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Sea Vents

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Volcanoes

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Mystery File

Body Heat

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Science Fair Resources

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Science Fair Teacher's Guide (3-4)
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Science Fair Student Guide
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Science Fair Rubric

Science Fair Project Ideas

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Debates

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Debate Teacher's Guide Intermediate (3-6)

Marshmallow Roast

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Science Videos

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Gallon of Gas

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Kitchen Science: Build a Thermometer

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Yellowstone Geyser (no audio)

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Career Files

Glassblower; Volcanologist; Fire Investigator

Quick Reads

Geothermal Power

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Geothermal Power

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Geothermal Power

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Heat Sources Used Around the World

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Heat Sources Used Around the World

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Heat Sources Used Around the World

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Hot Springs and Geysers

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Hot Springs and Geysers

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Hot Springs and Geysers

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Microwave Ovens

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Microwave Ovens

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Microwave Ovens

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Sweat

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Sweat

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Sweat

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Where Matches Come From

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Reading A-Z Books

The Sun

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Graphic Organizers

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Cause and Effect

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KWL Chart

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Word Smart

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Retelling Rubrics

Nonfiction Retelling Rubric

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Science Diagrams

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Science Diagram Teacher's Guide

Freezing and Boiling Points of Water

Light Energy Converts to Heat Energy

Game Packs

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Complete Heat Energy Game Pack

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Image Cards

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Vocabulary Cards

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Heat Energy

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Word Work

Crossword; Unscramble; Suffixes

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Book Assembly

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