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University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Energy Skate Park: Basics

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive skate park simulation that teaches about conservation of energy, kinetic energy, potential energy, thermal energy, and friction. This simulation can either be downloaded or played online and includes handouts, lesson...
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The Wonder of Science

The Wonder of Science: Ms Ps3 3: Thermal Energy Transfer Solution

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Lessons to show thermal energy transfer. Students will "apply scientific principles to design, construct, and test a device that either minimizes or maximizes thermal energy transfer".
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American Chemical Society

Middle School Chemistry: Heat, Temperature, and Conduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore heat, temperature, and the conduction of thermal energy through different materials.
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Physics4kids

Physics 4 Kids: Heat and Thermal Energy

For Students 9th - 10th
When scientists originally studied thermodynamics, they were really studying heat and thermal energy. Heat can do anything: move from one area to another, get atoms excited, and even increase energy. Did we say energy? That's what heat...
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Other

California Energy Commission: Solar Energy Science Projects [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Four science projects in which students learn how solar energy works and how thermal energy is transferred and utlized in a solar air heater, a solar water heater, a solar hot dog cooker, and a solar cell.
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Other

Forms of Energy: Heat, Radiant, Electrical, Chemical, Nuclear Energy

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explains what each of these types of energy is and provides examples.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: What Is Energy? Short Demos

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Three short, hands-on, in-class demos expand students' understand of energy. First, using peanuts and heat, students see how the human body burns food to make energy. Then, students create paper snake mobiles to explore how heat energy...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Heat Transfer

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students explore the relationship between heat and energy transfer, and learn about the three ways that heat can be transferred between objects of different...
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University of Waterloo (Canada)

The University of Waterloo: The Heating Curve

For Students 9th - 10th
The heat of vaporization along with several other thermal properties are explained. Sample problems are given. Illustrations.
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FT Exploring

Ft Exploring: The Second Law of Thermodynamics

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about one of the most misunderstood principles of physics, the second law of thermodynamics.
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American Chemical Society

Middle School Chemistry: Molecules in Motion

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students observe, on a molecular level, how heating and cooling affect molecular motion.
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Physical Oceanography

For Students 9th - 10th
A student learning module with a focus on the relationship of temperature and salinity with density, ocean-influenced weather patterns, and how light and sound move through ocean water.
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American Chemical Society

Middle School Chemistry: Moving Molecules in a Solid

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students observe and describe, on the molecular level, how heating and cooling affect the motion of molecules in a solid.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Conduction, Convection, and Radiation

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the concept of heat transfer and describes conduction, convection, and radiation which are the three modes of heat transfer. Includes formulas, examples, and applications.
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FT Exploring

Ft Exploring: The Second Law of Thermodynamics Equilibrium & Heat Engines

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this illustrated guide to understand equilibrium and heat engines as they relate to the second law of thermodynamics.
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Other

Warmair.com: Heat Gain

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent page describing the variables lead to rising temperatures in the home. The causes and sources of such heat gain are identified and explained. Lays the groundwork for understanding the importance of and need for home air...
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Science4Fun

Science4 Fun: Heat Transfer

For Students K - 1st
What is heat transfer? Illustrated discussion of the three methods of heat transfer: conduction, convection, radiation.

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