Heat/Thermodynamics Learning Activities

Apparatus to study convection of gas.

Radiometer with four lightweight metal arms.

Metal cylinder set for demonstrating density investigation and specific heat experiments.

Ideal for studying heat and thermodynamics.

Ideal for exploring force of friction.

Great Intro For Solar Energy!

This is a classic example of thermodynamics in action.

Demonstrate transformations of energy - thermal, electric, and kinetic - with this amazing device.

Organize the study the disorder.

Vividly illustrate the transformation of energy.

Demonstrate how the frictional force on an object depends on the surface, not mass.

A dramatic visualization of air pressure. This 1000 ml bottle has a balloon attached to its neck and an additional hole in its base fitted with a rubber stopper. You cannot inflate the balloon with the stopper in place, but remove the stopper and the balloon easily inflates. Replace the stopper, fill the bottle with water, remove stopper and Whoosh! – a geyser erupts!

Demonstrate the force of air pressure without a vacuum pump. The edges of the two 8.5 cm rubber cups are placed together and pressed to expel the air between them. Students discover the difficulty of separating the cups by pulling and tugging on the handles - providing an effective, 'hands-on' demonstration of air pressure.

This nickel coated plate uses a rubber pad to achieve air tight contact with a bell jar. It features a stopcock and center hole with safety screw plug and a rubber gasket.

Demonstrate the Difference Between the Specific Heat of Objects.

Classic Demonstration of Convection Currents