Heat energy is the total kinetic energy of all the atoms and
molecules in a substance. Heat energy can be transferred through
conduction, convection and radiation.
3. Distribute the handout: Transfer of Heat Energy. Have students read and
complete the handout.
4. Review the handout as a class. Ask students to explain in their own words
how heat energy was transferred in the chocolate chip activity.
5. Have students write a summary in their science notebooks about how heat
energy was transferred in the chocolate chip activity.
6. Collect the handout: Transfer of Heat Energy for a grade.
7. Ask:
What are the three main ways