Kindergarten science · B.4 · Light and heat
Hot and cold objects
Objects can be hot or cold. Hot things feel warm on your skin, cold things feel chilly. You can tell by touching them.
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The stove burner feels Lena's hand. What should Lena do?
- Move away quickly (right)
- Wait for it to cool down
- Touch it with a spoon
The stove burner feels Maya's hand. What should Maya do?
- Move away quickly (right)
- Wait for it to cool down
- Ask the teacher if it's safe
Omar holds a metal spoon in hot soup. What does it feel like?
- Cold
- Hot (right)
- Long
Tip: Objects can be hot or cold. Hot things feel warm on your skin, cold things feel chilly. You can tell by touching them.
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