How to Teach Specific Heat

by uncle jojo in Living > Education

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How to Teach Specific Heat

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By (overcoming a fear) and putting fire in their mouth , students will be really interested in specific heat.
This is the best way to teach specific heat to high school students.

Gather the Supplies

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1.coffee stirrers WOOD ONLY
2.lighter

Light the Coffee Stirrer

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Light the coffee stirrer with the lighter.

Place Carefully in Your Mouth

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Place carefully in your mouth while being careful not to touch the sides of your mouth.
(you will not be burned because of water's specific heat)

One at a Time Place in Each of Your Students Mouth

One at a time place in each of your students mouth.(some of them will chicken out)

Make Sure to Explain the Science of Specific Heat the Whole Time.

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Make sure to explain the science of specific heat the whole time.