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Keeping Warm in the Cold Lesson PlanKeeping Warm in the Cold Lesson Plan
Publisher
American Chemical Society
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K
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Science
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Duration
1 hr
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2019
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Keeping Warm in the Cold

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  • Keeping Warm in the Cold
  • Animation: Reading a Thermometer
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Bundle up to stay warm! A fun-filled investigation opens with a group discussion about heat loss and using materials to prevent it. Young scientists then view an animation about thermometers and the Celsius scale and practice reading thermometers before working collaboratively with different materials to design a coat that effectively reduces heat loss. They wrap up with a final video that summarizes how coats trap heat.

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Concepts

thermometers, hot and cold, air temperature, body temperature, heat, weather, weather patterns, weather changes

Instructional Ideas

  • Have class members complete a Round Robin chart
  • Implement checks for understanding such as Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down 

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires advanced prep and material collection 
  • Installment five in a six-part series 

Pros

  • Builds proficiency with basic lab instruments
  • Includes information to extend the learning

Cons

  • None

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