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Thermal Energy Exploration

Explore the basics of thermal energy with this interactive worksheet for Grade 3 science students.

Grade 3 Science PhysicsThermal Energy
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Thermal Energy Exploration

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Good luck!

1. Thermal energy is also known as  .

2. When something gets hotter, its particles move  .

3. A material that easily transfers heat is called a  .

4. A material that does NOT easily transfer heat is called an  .

5. Which of these is a good conductor of heat?

a

Wood

b

Metal

c

Plastic

d

Air

6. What happens to water when it loses thermal energy?

a

It boils

b

It freezes

c

It evaporates

d

It expands

7. All objects have some thermal energy.

T

True

F

False

8. Heat always moves from a colder object to a warmer object.

T

True

F

False

9. Give one example of something that produces thermal energy.

10. Why do we wear warm clothes in winter?

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