Investigating temperature
In this activity, students view the interactive ‘Temperature – the hot and cold’ and participate in a class discussion.
By the end of this activity, students should be able to:
explain the physical meaning of absolute zero
state the similarities and differences between heat and temperature
describe how to convert between Celsius and Kelvin temperature scales
appreciate the range of temperatures used in the production and functioning of certain types of ceramics
recall several temperature ‘facts’ from the interactive.
Temperature – the hot and the cold
This interactive highlights the critical role temperature plays in the world of ceramics. Select a white circle or bar in the thermometer to find out more.
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Related content
In Temperature – the highs and lows learn more about how advanced ceramic materials are produced from powders heated to very high temperatures. This resource looks at temperature, temperature scales, and the highs and lows required in the advanced ceramic field.
Look into the work of the high-temperature superconductor research team based at IRL and the development of a superconductive ceramic material with commercial potential, then explore the other uses for advanced ceramics using these processes.
