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Phase Changes of Water

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A micro-unit on the phase changes of water includes three laboratory activities. Junior scientists compare the densities of ice and water, and then they do the same for cold and warm water. They examine freezing and boiling temperatures. You will appreciate the detail written into this series of lessons. Full teacher instructions are provided for each activity, as well as your choice of 16 assessment or homework assignments.

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heat transfer, heat, kinetic molecular theory, kinetics, condensation, density, dew points, freezing points, mass, melting points, phase changes, sublimation, temperature, volume

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condensation, density, dew point, heat transfer, mass, melting, phase changes, sublimation, temperature, volume, freezing, kinetic theory, phase transition, ccss.ela-literacy.w.11-12.1, science
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
3 hrs
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning
Technology
Scientific Equipment

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