Damers First School, Thursday, 04 December 2025
30 points
14 pupils
Explorer
KS2, KS3, KS4
A heat pump uses technology similar to that found in a refrigerator or an air conditioner. It extracts heat from a source, such as the surrounding air, geothermal energy stored in the ground, or nearby sources of water or waste heat from a factory. It then amplifies and transfers the heat to where it is needed.
Activity description
Heat pump technology is still relatively unfamiliar in the UK. In particular the idea that we can heat our homes by using the energy in air - when it's cold outside! - is something we can struggle to make sense of.
This presentation and embedded videos will make it clear how heat pumps work. Consolidate your learning with the accompanying worksheet.
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