Heat Transfers: Conduction, Convection, and Radiation

Discover the three ways heat can move from one place to another in this middle school worksheet! First, students will read an introduction that describes the concepts of heat transfer, conduction, convection, and radiation. They will label a diagram of a lava lamp to show where each kind of heat transfer is occurring. Then, they will label six examples of heat transfer as conduction, convection, or radiation and come up with their own examples of the three types of heat transfer. 

This worksheet is perfect for young scientists learning about how thermal energy moves within and between systems. Knowledge of the different types of heat transfer can improve students’ understanding of the physics happening in the natural world around them. They’ll also practice important skills such as comprehending scientific explanations and drawing conclusions based on evidence.