Content :

Heat [Gr.9]

 Natural heat transfer [Gr.9]
 Heat loss through conduction, convection or radiation [Gr.9]
 Preventing heat transfer [Gr.9]

Content Standards :

 demonstrates understanding of the relationship among heat, work, and efficiency

Performance Standards :

 chooses appropriate materials for a specific function

Learning Competencies :

 cites examples of natural heat transfer
 evaluates natural and man-made designs that prevent or promote heat loss through conduction, convection or radiation
 explains why wasted energy cannot be prevented
 identifies relevant design home/building designs related to heat transfer
 investigates the effectiveness of indigenous materials in promoting or preventing heat transfer