In the absence of Ms Pope we’ll be thinking about what heat actually is, how we can measure it and what happens when there’s none left. Can’t recommend enough, these pages:

http://www.middleschoolchemistry.com/atomsworld/2012/05/thermometers-and-absolute-zero/

and

http://chemistry.about.com/od/chemistry101/a/lawtheory.htm

and

http://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/thermalP/Lesson-1/What-is-Heat

Which are an excellent summary of today’s lesson and a nice way to extend your learning before she gets back. Slides below:

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