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Handout
Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Specific Heats and Molar Heat Capacities

For Students 9th - 10th
A lengthy listing of values for specific heats and molar heat capacities for a variety of substances at 20 C. An explanation is given for why molar heat capacities for metals are nearly the same.
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Lesson Plan
American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Properties of Fresh Water and Sea Water

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners set up three demonstrations to observe the properties of water. They explore the boiling point of water, the freezing point of water, and the ability of water to store heat.
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Conduction, Convection, and Radiation

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the concept of heat transfer and describes conduction, convection, and radiation which are the three modes of heat transfer. Includes formulas, examples, and applications.
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Graphic
American Chemical Society

Middle School Chemistry: Molecules in Motion

For Students 9th - 10th
Slide the temperature gauge and see what happens to the movement of the molecules.
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Website
BSCS Science Learning

Bscs: Online Resources During Covid 19 Shutdown

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
My school has shut down due to the coronavirus. What do I do now? BSCS Science Learning is here to help teachers during these unsure times. They have consolidated online resources to help you easily find programs, units, and more!
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Activity
Science is Fun

Science Is Fun: The Fireproof Balloon

For Students 4th - 8th
In this experiment, two balloons are each placed over a lighted match, but the one that has had water placed inside it does not burst. Includes an explanation of why that is so.
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Activity
Other

Physics Labs: Heat of Fusion (Hf) of Ice

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete set of directions, notes and suggestions for a lab involving the determination of the heat of fusion of ice. Suitable for a student project or lab investigation.
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Activity
Other

Physics Labs/heat of Vaporization (Hv) of Water

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A complete set of directions, notes and suggestions for a demonstration involving the determination of the heat of vaporization of water. Suitable for a student project or lab investigation.
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Activity
Other

Physics Labs/specific Heat (C) of Metal

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A complete set of directions, notes, and suggestions for a lab involving the determination of the specific heat values for various metals. Suitable for a student project or lab investigation.
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Unit Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Environment

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Through 10 lessons and more than 20 hands-on activities, students are introduced to the concept of an environment and the many interactions within it. As they learn about natural and human-made environments, as well as renewable and...
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Handout
FT Exploring

Ft Exploring: The Second Law of Thermodynamics Equilibrium & Heat Engines

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this illustrated guide to understand equilibrium and heat engines as they relate to the second law of thermodynamics.
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Handout
Other

Warm Air: Heat Loss

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent page describing the variables which effect the heat loss through homes. The causes and sources of such heat loss are identified and explained. Lays the groundwork for understanding the importance of and need for home heating...
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Handout
Other

Warmair.com: Heat Gain

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent page describing the variables lead to rising temperatures in the home. The causes and sources of such heat gain are identified and explained. Lays the groundwork for understanding the importance of and need for home air...
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Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Transfer of Heat Radiation: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will describe how heat can be transferred by radiation. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Transfer of Heat - Radiation."
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Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Transfer of Heat Radiation: Lesson 1

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will describe how heat can be transferred by radiation. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Transfer of Heat - Radiation."
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Volumetric Heat Capacity

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia offers a brief definition of the term, "Volumetric heat capacity." Includes hyperlinked terms.
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Handout
Other

Applied Thermodynamics: Specific Heat Capacity

For Students 9th - 10th
Specific heat capacity is defined and explained at this site from Applied Thermodynamics. An equation is given. The general equation for the specific heat of an ideal gas is derived and discussed.
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Interactive
Other

Three Methods of Heat Transfer: Conduction, Convection and Radiation

For Students 6th - 8th
A quick, illustrated overview of the three main methods of heat transfer: conduction, convection, and radiation.
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Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Identify Examples of Entropy

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will explain how to identify changes in entropy and provide examples of entropy change.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Heat

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart investigates how heat is produced and the effects of heating and cooling and demonstrates how a change in temperature indicates a change in heat. Students will sequence objects according...
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Activity
Educaplus (Jesús Peñas Cano)

Educaplus: Calorimetria [In Spanish]

For Students 9th - 10th
Practice with the calorimeter and calculate the specific heat of different substances.
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Activity
Educaplus (Jesús Peñas Cano)

Educaplus: Transformaciones Termodinamicas [In Spanish]

For Students 9th - 10th
Observe the difference between the isobars, isotherms, adiabatic, and isocore transformations.
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Handout
Science4Fun

Science4 Fun: Heat Transfer

For Students K - 1st
What is heat transfer? Illustrated discussion of the three methods of heat transfer: conduction, convection, radiation.
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Handout
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Oak Ridge National Laboratory: Insulation Fact Sheet

For Students 9th - 10th
Several well-written pages using easy-to-understand language. Explains about every detail concerning insulation and its installation or replacement. Discusses R values, heat loss, insulation types, etc.

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