Students observe temperature changes and time for ice to melt using ice melt blocks.
Students will observe chocolate on a good thermal insulator and a material that acts as a good thermal conductor and make observations.
Students conduct an experiment to determine the amount of thermal energy transferred while using different materials.
Students read about thermal energy transfer and answer reflection questions to help make connections between previous activities and the transfer of heat.
Students test different types of materials to determine which will best insulate an attic.
Students test different types of materials to determine which will best insulate an attic.
Students answer questions on an exit ticket to determine their understanding of conductors and insulators.
Students investigate flooring options for a house in Texas to design a floor that would be the coolest feeling to their feet.
In this cycle, students will discover the answer to the question, “How does the material of a substance affect its temperature and thermal energy?” To do this, students first question how thermal energy transfers using melt blocks made of different materials.
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