Heat energy is the result of the movement of tiny particles called atoms,

molecules or ions in solids, liquids and gases. Heat energy can be transferred from
one object to another. The transfer or flow due to the difference in temperature
between the two objects is called heat.

For example, an ice cube has heat energy and so does a glass of lemonade. If you
put the ice in the lemonade, the lemonade (which is warmer) will transfer some of
its heat energy to the ice. In other words, it will heat up the ice. Eventually, the ice
will melt and the lemonade and water from the ice will be the same temperature.
This is known as reaching a state of thermal equilibrium.

Examples of Heat Energy

 The biggest example of heat energy in our solar system is the sun itself.
The sun radiates heat to warm us up on the planet earth.
 When the burner of a stovetop is very hot, it is a source of heat energy.
Anything placed onto the stovetop and warmed, whether a pot of tea or a
skillet for frying eggs, also become sources of heat energy.
 Automobile fuels such as gasoline are sources of heat energy, as is the hot
engine of a racecar or a school bus.
 A toaster is turned on and turns a piece of bread into a piece of toast. This
is due to the radiant heat energy of the toast, which draws moisture from
the bread and makes it crispy.
 A hot cup of steaming cocoa contains heat energy.
 Any fire, from the smallest match, to the fireplace, to the biggest forest
fire ever, contains heat energy - with even the smallest of fires potentially
resulting in the massive amount of heat energy seen in a huge blaze.
 When ice is placed into a glass of water, the heat energy from the water
eventually melts the ice, meaning the water itself is a source of heat
energy.
 A radiator or heating system in a home provides radiant heat energy to
warm a house during those long, cold winter months.
 Conventional ovens are sources of convection heat energy, causing the
food placed into it to become hot and cook.
 Your body contains heat energy that can warm a cold glass of lemonade,
melt the ice on the other side of a window, and make someone else warm
when you hug them.
  Geothermal energy is a type of heat energy generated and stored beneath
the surface of the Earth. This type of energy is used to heat homes and
buildings.

Ocean Currents Experiment

Similar to the experiment above, this one also explores heat transfer in liquids and how
liquids at extreme temperature differences react to each other.

Convection Currents Experiment

A potentially messy but fun experiment that shows how heat transfers between liquids
when they are mixed together.

Explore the Mpemba Effect By Making Snow

The Mpemba Effect is about the peculiar property of water where it will freeze faster
when it is hotter, rather than colder. The greater the difference in temperature, the
faster the heat transfer and the more dramatic the results. And at -40 the results are
breathtaking

Heat Sensitive Coloring Changing Slime

The perfect hands-on heat transfer activity! This slime transfers heat from your hand to
the slime creating a color pattern.

Heat Sensitive Colour Changing Oobleck

Looking to add some non-Newtonian Fluid demonstrations to your heat transfer

lessons? Try this fun Colour Changing Oobleck that changes colours from the
warmth of your hands, especially as you work it to keep it in a solid state. But
release it and watch as it turns to liquid, flowing from your hands and changes
colour as it flows. A fantastic demonstration of heat transfer and non-Newtonian
fluids.