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Thermodynamics—Teacher Guide Unit PlanThermodynamics—Teacher Guide Unit Plan
Publisher
US Department of Energy
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Grade
7th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Unit Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
14 days
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Technology
Scientific Equipment
Year
2007
Unit Plan

Thermodynamics—Teacher Guide

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I'm so cool! No, you're exothermic. This thermodynamics lab unit includes an introduction, teacher demonstrations, six labs that students rotate through each class day, homework assignments, application of knowledge, and assessments. Scholars learn about atomic structure, atomic and molecular motion, states of matter, heat transfer, thermal expansion, specific heat, heats of fusion, and vaporization.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

thermodynamics, atomic structure, molecular motion, states of matter, heat transfer, thermal expansion, specific heat, heat of fusion

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Cross-curricular connections with math and English language arts are included and can be coordinated between multiple teachers
  • Some worksheet questions may be too difficult for all students; use this as an opportunity to differentiate

Classroom Considerations

  • The teacher should operate the steam generator used in the sixth lab
  • Set up all labs before class to save time

Pros

  • Student guide includes all labs and worksheets
  • Provides answer keys for homework and assessment
  • Provides differentiation strategies

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RST.6-8.3 RST.9-10.3 RST.11-12.3

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