Abstrakt
This paper describes ten simple thermal imaging experiments designed primarily for upper secondary students, but usable with younger pupils as well. The author's primary motivation was to come up with a meaningful use for a thermal imaging camera even if the teacher only has a short time to work with it - in the extreme case, only one lesson in each class (if he/she e.g. borrowed the camera from another school or university).
Experiments create three logical sequences - interaction of IR with matter, mechanical experiments and thermal properties of matter. In the predict-observe-explain design, the sequences are continuously used in the Interactive Physics Laboratory, which allows the author to add some relevant notes and recommendations derived from authentic experience.