Strand E: Heat in the Environment

What is the nitrogen cycle? How do human activities such as using fertilizer affect the nitrogen cycle? How can this cause greenhouse gases?

Using the heat of the Earth’s interior, you can heat your home with a ground source heat pump. This kind of heating is cheaper and better for the environment!

This backgrounder explains what temperature is, how it is measured, how it affects people, and how it is controlled on the International Space Station.

One-third of all food produced is wasted. Learn about the environmental consequences of food waste, and what you can do about it.

Get your hands cold for science and explore the topic of sensory adaptation.

Manufacturing and engineering airplane tires is important work! Learn how airplane tires keep the aircraft safe during takeoff and landing.

Animals have some unique adaptations to stay warm. Discover what conduction of heat and insulation have to do with staying warm!

How do our bodies get cold? How do sleeping bags keep us warm?

Learn how electricity is generated at a nuclear power generating station.

If you understand heat transfer, you can make lots of little changes at home to help the environment and your household’s bank account!