When we talk about how heat moves through radiation, there are some cool and surprising experiments you can try. Here are a few fun ideas that are easy to do:

1. The Black and White Experiment

• What You Need: Two cans that are the same size (one painted black and the other white), a thermometer, and a heat source like a lamp.
• How It Works: Put both cans under the heat lamp for a set amount of time. Then, use the thermometer to measure the temperature in each can. You’ll see that the black can gets hotter than the white one. This shows how color affects how heat is absorbed.

2. Solar Oven

• What You Need: A pizza box, aluminum foil, plastic wrap, and some food items (like s'mores!).
• How It Works: Line the inside of the pizza box with foil. This helps to reflect sunlight and keep heat inside. After a sunny day, see how well your food is cooked. This shows how we can use the sun’s rays to cook.

3. Infrared Thermometer Challenge

• What You Need: An infrared thermometer and different surfaces (like metal, wood, and fabric).
• How It Works: Use the thermometer to check the temperatures of these different materials in the same room. You’ll notice that different materials absorb and give off heat in different ways.

These experiments not only make learning fun but also help students understand how radiation heat transfer works by trying things out themselves. Enjoy experimenting!