Thermal Energy Demonstrations

This is a set of thermal energy demonstrations for 9 different teacher demos you can do during a unit on particle motion, thermal expansion, and heat. Some require supplies from a science supply store, while others do not.

Demos Included:

1. Thermal expansion with a bimetallic strip
2. Thermal expansion with a brass balls and ring
3. Thermal expansion with a water bottle and balloon
4. Thermal expansion with a water bottle and a coin
5. Convection: tea bag “rockets”
6. Convection: pinwheels
7. Convection: convection box
8. Convection: lava lamp
9. Conduction: conductometer

Teacher Notes:

• These are TEACHER INSTRUCTIONS ONLY.
• This thermal energy demonstrations document is not editable.
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Related Standards:

• NGSS MS-PS1-4: Develop a model that predicts and describes changes in particle motion, temperature, and state of a pure substance when thermal energy is added or removed.
• NGSS MS-PS3-3: Apply scientific principles to design, construct, and test a device that either minimizes or maximizes thermal energy transfer.