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Thermal energy
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Energy produced by moving particles of matter. the faster the particle moves, the hotter it gets.
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Conductor
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Something that heat moves through easily. metal
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Insulator
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Something that heat does not move through easily. Wood
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Friction
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Heat produced by rubbing things together
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Temperature
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How hot or cold somethind is
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Thermometer
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O tool to measure heat
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Conduction
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When heat moves through a solid
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Convection
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When heat moves through a liquid or gas. fish tank example
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Radiation
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Energy sent out by the sun
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Heat
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Energy that moves from object to object
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Do dark or light colors absorb more heat?
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Dark
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What can we do to our homes to help keep us warmer in winter and cooler in summer?
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Insulate them
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What are good examples of insulators?
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Wood, styrofoam, rummber, plastic
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What are four ways heat is produced?
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Chemical change, friction, burning fuels, electricity
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What kind of energy does the sun produce?
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Solar
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