Hot rocks – how cavemen heated water

Last updated: 15/11/2023
Contributor: Teachit Author
Hot rocks – how cavemen heated water
Main Subject
Key stage
Category
Physics: Particle model
Resource type
Student activity
Working scientifically
Experimental skills

This KS4 resource can be used as an introduction to specific heat capacity.

Students are given different materials that have been heated in a water bath. They put these heated materials into beakers of water to see which raises the temperature the most.

Teaching and technician notes are included.

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