Radiation

8I Heat transfer

=Radiation=

Describe how heat travels from the Sun to the Earth. List some materials that infrared radiation can travel through. Describe some similarities between infrared radiation and light. Describe the kinds of materials that reflect infrared radiation well.
 * Objectives (what you will learn this lesson)**


 * Starter**
 * Key term quiz - you are getting towards the end of the topic - how well do you understand the key terms?


 * Activities**
 * 1) Learn about radiation (and review both conduction and convection) using the WGBH animation on heat transfer
 * 2) read and discuss pages 128-9 of Exploring Science 8
 * 3) Complete the card match on Radiation
 * 4) Complete Q1-6 from pages 128-9 of Exploring Science 8
 * 5) Design an investigation to find out why do firefighters sometimes wear a shiny safety suit
 * 6) Extension: Find out about the electromagnetic spectrum by reading and completing the worksheet

Review completed classwork / key term quiz
 * Summary**

Download and complete the gapfill on. Once completed print it off and stick it into your exercise book. Alternatively you can copy and complete it in your exercise book if you have a problem printing.
 * Homework**