Heat/Thermodynamics Learning Activities
Avantor offers a complete catalogue of instruments and tools useful for demonstrating key, basic concepts of physics that are applicable to everyday life both in and out of the laboratory. Demonstrate core ideas such as acceleration down a plane, friction, potential and kinetic energy, electrical conductivity, magnetic fields, wavelengths and velocity of sound, and more. Durable educational materials are designed for heavy use with consistent levels of handling, and all models are easy to use.
Changes in State Stem Kit
Two investigative areas covering six STEM activities.
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Innovating Science® STEM Investigations: Make Your Own Liquid Crystal Thermometer
Gain an understanding of materials science and liquid crustals and how they can be used in a variety of technologies.
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United Scientific™ Bimetal Strip/Compound Bar
Simple tool to explore the thermal properties of matter.
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Liquid Convection Apparatus, United Scientific
The liquid convection apparatus is designed to show the convection of heat in a liquid.
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United Scientific™ Advanced Thermostat Kit
Learn how home thermostats and circuit breakers operate.
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Thermal Conductivity Bars
Visually demonstrate the flow of heat in different metals.
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Thermoelectric Demonstrator
Demonstrate how the Second Law of Thermodynamics can create electricity.
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Heat Conductometer
Demonstrate the speed of heat conduction in five different metals.
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Thermo-Sensitive Cloth
Cloths that change color with temperature, illustrating heat transfer concepts in physics education.
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Arco® Radiation Absorption Discs
Set of discs to study radiant heat absorption based on surface properties.
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Arco® Ice Melting Kit
Demonstrates thermal conductivity differences between materials.
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Ward's® NYS Investigations Physics, Thermal Tales
The NYS investigations kits have been tested by local NYS teachers to make sure they work in the classroom.