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Hot rocks – How did cavemen heat water?

Last updated: 23/02/2026
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

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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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