⚡ Heat
What is temperature, and how is it different from heat? Measure with thermometers and discover the heat sources around you.
What you'll learn
- Temperature measures how hot or cold something is
- Temperature is measured with a thermometer, in degrees Celsius (°C)
- Gaining heat makes temperature rise; losing heat makes it fall
- Heat sources include the Sun, flames and hot objects
- Heat is a form of energy — temperature is only a measure of hotness; they are not the same thing
Temperature Detective
🎮 GameFeel four mystery cups of water, discover why words like "hotter" get confusing, then measure in °C like a real scientist — and catch a fever with a thermal camera!
Thermometers, how to use and read them
❓ QuizPick the right thermometer, read the red liquid, and see how many of the 10 missions you can crack.
Eye Level
🎮 GameCover the bulb, wait for the liquid to stop, and get your eye in the right place — or the number lies to you.
Snow Sun Heat Bench
🎮 GameSlide your beaker along the bench between the ice and the sun, watch heat flow in and out, and hold the water at just the right temperature for three seconds.
Heat & Temperature Lab
❓ QuizHot water cools down and cold water warms up — but do you know why? Answer 10 quick questions, build up a fiery streak, and see how high you can push the thermometer!
Heat And Temperature
🎬 VideoA fun lesson for kids on what heat is, where it comes from, and how it's different from temperature. Learn how thermometers help us measure how hot or cold things really are!