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Get moving! Science scholars observe the effects of temperature on kinetic energy in an impactful interactive. Individuals control a sliding temperature switch and observe the motion of gas particles that results from the change.
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Instructional Ideas
- Incorporate the resource into a lesson that illustrates calculations of kinetic or thermal energy changes and the overall effect upon a system
- Challenge students to predict how the motion of the molecules will change before using the interactive
Classroom Considerations
- The resource is simple enough for young physical scientists to observe individually
Pros
- The resource features smooth, responsive controls
- Users can stop the resource to change settings or adjust the temperature as the simulation plays
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- None