How is thermal energy transferred within a system?
Cycle Summary
Session
1
Elicit
Students discuss how heat transfers in a glass of ice water.
Engage
Students discuss situations in which items are heated (energy transferred).
Explore
Students observe the three different methods of thermal energy transfer in a set of stations.
Session
2
Explore
Students observe the three different methods of thermal energy transfer in a set of stations.
Session
3
Explain
Students form a working definition of convection, conduction and radiation and the application of energy transfer in industry.
Session
4
Elaborate
Students use an online interactive to learn how thermal energy affects different parts of human life.
Evaluate
Students construct a correct definition of the methods of thermal energy transfer.
Extend
Extend
Students apply the forms of thermal energy transfer forms to a real world application.
In this cycle, students will discover the answer to the guiding question, “How is thermal energy transferred within a system?” Students will use videos and hands-on experiences to predict the motion of thermal energy - from hot to cold or from cold to hot.
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