Unit C: Heat and Temperature

Explore the greenhouse effect and learn about the impacts it can have on the environment.

Create a model of ocean currents and learn how currents are formed.

Things are heating up! Explore the temperature change that occurs in an exothermic reaction and the role of catalysts is this chemistry activity.

Can your body be a source of electricity generation? Maybe, if you understand heat transfer. Explore this concept through a 2013 invention by a Canadian teen.

6 images of some instruments such as clinical and baking thermometers that have been designed to measure temperature for specific purposes

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.

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

Learn about the chemistry of ice skating rinks, and the technology & engineering that lets us enjoy them indoors as well as outside.

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!