Chemistry Collective
Chem Collective: Camping Problem
Measure the enthalpy of a reaction and then create a solution warm enough to cook food.
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey: Greenhouse Gases [Pdf]
Lesson plan in which students observe and contrast thermal properties of three major greenhouse gases. Using simple, readily available materials, students collect temperature change over time for dry air, water-saturated air, carbon...
Chemistry Collective
Chem Collective: Hot/cold Pack Problem: Part 2
Based on information from Part 1 of the Hot/Cold Pack Problem, design a hot/cold pack.
Chemistry Collective
Chem Collective: Coffee Problem
Use the virtual lab to determine how much milk to add to hot coffee to reach the desired temperature
Other
Bsi Education: Scuba Diving
The Applied Science resource consists of practical activities that demonstrate the importance of standard procedures in scientific work. Students examine scuba diving through a variety of activities. Some topics investigated are snorkel,...
University of Waterloo (Canada)
The University of Waterloo: The Heating Curve
The heat of vaporization along with several other thermal properties are explained. Sample problems are given. Illustrations.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Properties of Polystyrene
Explains what polystyrene is and its many different properties and uses.