Science of Geothermal – Bell Ringer
Summary
Three bell ringer prompts get students thinking about Earth’s internal heat before a geothermal lesson begins. Students consider temperature changes underground, surface expressions of geothermal activity, and how heat moves from one place to another. Works for middle school earth science or high school EES, IB ESS, or APES as a low-prep discussion starter.
If you dig deep into the ground, does the temperature get warmer, cooler, or stay the same? Why do you think that happens?
Where on Earth can we see or feel heat escaping from below the surface?
Heat is a form of energy. What are some ways we move or transfer heat from one place to another?
