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Interactive
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Melting and Boiling Simulation

For Students 9th - 10th
Observe the motion and temperature of water molecules in this simulation as heat is applied to a beaker containing an ice cube.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Freezing

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explains what happens to matter when it freezes and the definition of freezing point.
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Activity
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Ice Cream Shake

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Investigate states of matter while making ice cream. Explore how to turn a liquid into a solid by removing heat energy.
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Activity
University of Maryland

University of Maryland: Regelation: Ice Under Pressure

For Students 9th - 10th
A page from the University of Maryland Physics Lecture Demonstration Facility. Provides directions for a teacher demonstration on the phenomenon of regelation. Shows apparatus and set-up; provides suggestions. Easily adaptable as a...
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Lesson Plan
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Blossoms: Will an Ice Cube Melt Faster in Freshwater or Saltwater?

For Students 9th - 10th
Engage learners in the study of the ocean and saltwater with these activities. Students will see that saltwater has different physical properties than freshwater - mainly density. This lesson can serve as a springboard into other...
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Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: How Low Can You Go?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this activity, Students can use an EasyTemp temperature probe to determine the normal melting temperature of ice. They will then study how the addition of salt to the melting ice affects its melting temperature. They will finally...
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Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Heat of Fusion

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this activity, students can use a calorimeter to measure the amount of heat needed to melt ice and determine the heat of fusion for ice. EasyData is needed for this activity.
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Website
Other

Chemistry Lectures/regelation

For Students 9th - 10th
An incredibly informative graphic depicting ice regelation. Explains the phenomenon using LeChatelier's principle. Identifies application of regelation.
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Unit Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Engineering for the Earth

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young students are introduced to the complex systems of the Earth through numerous lessons on its natural resources, processes, weather, climate and landforms. Key earth science topics include rocks, soils and minerals, water and natural...