To understand how heat transfers in science, we made popcorn in two different ways today!
We learned that we can transfer heat to the popping corn kernels by:
- CONDUCTION– which means there is direct contact to heat the kernels (stovetop- in a pot)
- CONVECTION– which means heat moves from a gas (air) to heat the kernels (air popper)
Heat turns the kernels inside out into the popcorn we can enjoy…which we definitely did! We also turned our popcorn into yummy and festive popcorn marshmallow balls!
We will be making popcorn by way of radiation very soon! Ask your child how we will be able to make popcorn this way!
Watch the heat transfer intro video again together at home > here