To understand that the rate of heat transfer rely on several things;, temperature difference, area of surface and surface type To be able to define U value as the property of a surface to transfer heat. Calculate energy used using U values

To explain radiation using the particle model. To explain in detail how energy is transferred by radiation linking ideas from particle model and energy i.e. kinetic energy of particles. To relate the radiation properties of shiny, matt, dark light surfaces.

To describe hot objects getting colder in terms of heat going out of the object To describe hot objects getting colder in terms of heat energy being transferred to surroundings To describe the relationship between energy transferred and increase in temperature

To describe materials as insulators or conductors and give examples. To make a prediction with reasons with respect to best insulating material. To describe heating and cooling in terms of heat energy being transferred to or from surroundings.

Explain how heat is lost from the home or how heat enters the home when we don’t want it to. State ways we can reduce heat transfer in the home. Explain how cavity walls and double glazing reduce heat transfer

The popular word game: now as a starter in your classroom. Use this as a starter on the whiteboard or as a competition between your classes through the half term. This is my bell task for all sets with a prize at the end of term for the set with the highest total score. Interactive, all pupils want to take part, good as a literacy and numeracy (calculating the scores) starter. Applicable to all subjects not just science. Includes printable tiles (I laminate mine and have sticky magnets on the back so they can work on my magnetic whiteboard). Powerpoint and PDF version included, keynote version on the jump link for OS X users - this works especially well. mrmortonscience

Year 8 physics lesson introduction to temperature. Starter, main & Plenary. 1/11 lessons of a complete year 8 heat SOW.