Sources of Heat

Find sources of heat: the sun, burning, friction, and electric heaters and stoves.

Warm-up, learn, try it together, practice, then a quick check. About 15 minutes.

What children learn in Level 53

Welcome, Heat Seekers! Heat is a kind of energy. A source of heat is anything that gives off heat.
The sun is our biggest source of heat. Sunshine warms the sidewalk, the sand, and you!
Burning makes heat: a campfire, a candle, a gas stove. Electricity makes heat too: toasters, hair dryers, and heaters.
Rubbing things together makes heat too. That's called friction. Rub your hands fast. Feel the warmth?

Georgia Standards of Excellence in Science:

S3P1.a — Ask questions to identify sources of heat energy. (Clarification statement: Examples could include sunlight, friction, and burning.)