Have you ever wondered what makes things feel warm? That’s because of something called heat! Heat is a special kind of energy that makes us feel cozy and warm. Let’s find out where this heat comes from and what makes it happen.
The sun is like a giant heater in the sky. It’s the most important source of heat for our planet, Earth. The sun’s heat warms everything around us, like the air, the ground, and even the water in rivers and oceans. Without the sun’s heat, life on Earth would be very different, and we might not even be here!
Besides the sun, there are other things that can make heat. When we burn things like wood, gas, or oil, they give off heat and light. This is why we use them to keep warm in the winter or to cook our food.
Did you know that many things in our homes can also make heat? Here are some examples:
Isn’t it amazing how many things can make heat? Now you know where heat comes from and how it helps us every day. Stay warm and keep exploring the world around you!
Sunshine Experiment: On a sunny day, take two identical cups and fill them with the same amount of water. Place one cup in the sunlight and the other in the shade. After an hour, feel the water in both cups. Which one is warmer? Discuss why the sun’s heat affects the water temperature differently.
Heat Hunt at Home: With the help of an adult, go on a heat hunt around your home. Make a list of all the things that produce heat, like the oven, toaster, or hair dryer. Draw a picture of your favorite heat source and explain why it’s important to you.
Story Time with Heat: Imagine you are a tiny creature living inside a toaster. Write a short story or draw a comic strip about your adventures as the toaster heats up to make toast. What do you see, feel, and hear? Share your story with your classmates or family.
[Music] Heat is a form of energy that makes things feel warm. What things make us feel warm? Where does the heat come from? Something that produces heat is called a source of heat. On Earth, the sun is our main and most important source of heat. The heat from the sun warms our whole planet and all of the living things on it. Did you know if there was no heat from the sun, there would probably be no life on Earth? The heat from the sun warms non-living things too; it warms rocks, soil, and the water in our rivers, lakes, and oceans. Burning wood, gas, and oil are sources of heat. When fuel burns, it produces heat and also light. Many appliances and devices in our homes are sources of heat too. Ovens, kettles, and toasters are sources of heat. Clothes dryers, irons, and hair dryers are sources of heat too. I hope this video warms your day. See you next time! Don’t forget to subscribe.
