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Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Blackbody Radiation

For Students 9th - 10th
An indexing page for the HyperPhysics site. This page includes a concept map of links to pages that contain information related to blackbody radiation. Each individual page consists of informative graphics and clear explanations.
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Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Temperature

For Students 9th - 10th
A page describing the concept of temperature and temperature scales. An interactive JavaScript form allows the visitor to investigate the relationship between the Kelvin, Celsius and Fahrenheit scales; enter a value and allow the...
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Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Thermal Expansion

For Students 9th - 10th
Defines thermal expansion and elaborates on the concept of linear expansion. Provides the equation for linear expansion and includes an interactive JavaScript form which allows the visitor to investigate the relationship between...
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Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Expansion Concepts

For Students 9th - 10th
An indexing page from Georgia State University Physics Department which includes links to various other pages with information pertaining to thermal expansion. From expansion coefficients to equations to calculation and practice pages,...
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Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Area Expansion

For Students 9th - 10th
The concept of area expansion is presented and explained. An equation for calculating the amount of area expansion is provided.
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Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Bimetallic Strips

For Students 9th - 10th
The operation of bimetallic strips is explained and illustrated. The principle of thermal expansion is related to their operation. A link to applications of bimetallic strips is provided.
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Physics Central

American Physical Society: Physics Central: Discover Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
Link to nine major physics topics and dig deeper into the content. Find out about the work of scientists in each field and see example physical science experiments.
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E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Science: Titanic Shipwreck: How Does Heat Travel?

For Students 3rd - 5th
David is exploring the Titanic shipwreck. He needs to stay warm down below in the water. Help him learn about heat and temperature.
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Wolfram Research

Wolfram Science World: Maxwell, James

For Students 9th - 10th
This ScienceWorld site describes the Scottish mathematician and physicist James Maxwell (1831-1879) who published physical and mathematical theories of the electromagnetic field.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Can You Take the Pressure?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this activity you will: Use the EasyLink and the Gas Pressure Sensor. Determine the volume of a gas in a container under different pressures. Graph pressure/Volume data. Interpret the graphs.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Heat of Fusion

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this activity, students can use a calorimeter to measure the amount of heat needed to melt ice and determine the heat of fusion for ice. EasyData is needed for this activity.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Warming a Solution

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this activity, students use a temperature sensor to measure the temperature of water samples before and after adding washing soda. They understand concepts of dependent and independent variables and study the relationship between them.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Designing Hot and Cold Packs

For Teachers 9th - 10th
in this activity, students calculate the molar enthalpy of dissolving for three ionic solids, and use this information to design a cold pack. In this experiment they measure the heat changes which occur from various salts dissolving in...
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Mix It Up: Combining Liquids of Different Temps

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students use the EasyTemp Probe to measure the temperature of hot and cold water before and after mixing. Students compare the mixing temperatures to a linear prediction. EasyData is needed for this activity.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: How Cool Are You?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this activity, students collect and analyze data on a model of the perspiration process.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: How Low Can You Go?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this activity, Students can use an EasyTemp temperature probe to determine the normal melting temperature of ice. They will then study how the addition of salt to the melting ice affects its melting temperature. They will finally...
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Me*pro? App

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This App has reference information for mechanical engineering students and professionals. The information is organized into sections titled Analysis, Equations, Polygons, and Reference.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Energy Changes During a Reaction: Exothermic, Endothermic

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A demonstration to introduce energy changes during reactions, and to promote discussion regarding exothermic and endothermic reactions, enthalpy, spontaneity, system, and surroundings.
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Royal Society of Chemistry

Royal Society of Chemistry: Learn Chemistry: Resources for Students

For Students 9th - 10th
Search from over two thousand chemistry resources for students. Options allow user to refine search to pinpoint the exact resource needed. Includes presentations, videos, worksheets, quizzes, experiments, games, tutorials, and more.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: The Black Hole

For Students 9th - 10th
This site examines the black hole as an object in astrophysics. Delve into this comprehensive resource that covers this concept from its history, to qualitative physics, the reality of black holes, mathematical physics and more.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Absolute Zero

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia offers several paragraphs of detailed information on absolute zero, the lowest temperature that can be obtained in any macroscopic system.
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FT Exploring

Ft Exploring: What Is the Definition of Energy?

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this illustrated guide to understand the definition of energy. Includes some facinating quotes from famous physicists.
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Other

University of Siegen: An Endothermic Reaction

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information on a rather interesting spontaneous endothermic reaction, involving cobalt (II) chloride and thionyl chloride.
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Other

Rob's North York Moors Railway: The Steam Locomotive

For Students 9th - 10th
A page describing the parts of a steam engine and explaining their operation. Thorough discussion of the parts.

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