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Does salt have an effect on the temperature of ice?

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars explore the effect that salt has on the temperature of ice. In this scientific inquiry lesson, students observe an experiment to see how cold  ice can get when salt is added. Young scholars then explore how the ice...
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The Role of the Atmosphere and Greenhouse Effect in Determining the Surface Temperature of the Earth

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Pupils complete research and solve problems that show the factors that determine the temperature of the earth's surface including the effect of greenhouse gases. They look at the relationships between solar energy, atmosphere, and how...
Interactive
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Heat & Temperature Quiz #2

For Students 6th - 8th
In this heat and temperature quiz worksheet, students complete an on-line quiz, clicking on questions and matching answers, scoring 1 point for each correct answer. A printed version is available.
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USA: Average Precipitation and Temperature Map

For Students 5th - 12th
In this United States map activity, students make note of the average precipitation and temperature in regions of the country.
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Interesting Temperatures Quiz

For Students 6th - 8th
In this interesting temperatures quiz worksheet, middle schoolers complete an on-line game, clicking on questions and matching answer cards and scoring 1 point per correct answer. Printable version available also.
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Why Do Hot Air Balloons Float?

For Students 9th - 12th
In this gases activity, students read about the Kelvin scale of temperature, they answer 3 fill in the blank questions about the relationship between temperature and pressure and they plot the temperature and pressure of gas samples at...
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Hot n' Cold

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students keep a weather log. In this weather and temperature lesson, students discuss the information that can be obtained from a map and lead into a discussion about temperature. Students watch a video about temperature and...
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Sunlight & Soil

For Students 3rd - 7th
In this soil condition worksheet, students record the soil and air temperature as well as the day length and cloud cover in a small outside area for two weeks. They complete 5 short answer questions and draw graphs of the data.
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Combined Gas Law Problems

For Students 10th - 12th
In this chemistry worksheet, students use the combined gas law to complete 9 short answer questions in which they calculate new volumes, .original pressures, and change in temperatures.
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Combined Gas Law Problems

For Students 10th - 12th
In this gases worksheet, students use the combined gas law to solve nine problems for the unknown variable at the new temperature, pressure or volume.
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A Heated Discussion

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars compare the colloquial definition of temperature with the scientific definition. They, in groups, then explore the changes of water under different temperatures and calculate and compare their findings on three different...
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Starlight, Star Heat

For Students 7th - 12th
In this stars worksheet, students read how astronomers calculate the temperature of a star by measuring its color. Students use a chart showing star temperatures and colors to complete 3 short answer questions.
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Calculating Joules

For Students 9th - 12th
In this calculating joules instructional activity, students read about the relationship between mass, temperature change, specific heat and energy. They find the number of joules needed to heat water in five different problems using the...
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Modeling Hot and Cold Planets

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students, in teams, design and construct models of two planets, one hot and the other cold, using a variety of materials. They attempt to create the models out of substances that will actually show the greatest temperature differences...
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Converting Celsius to Fahrenheit

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars convert from Celsius to Fahrenheit. In this converting lesson, students explore temperature conversions. They use a thermometer to determine the temperature of given items.
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Gas Law Practice Sheet

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this gas laws activity, students solve ten problems using the various gas laws such as Boyle's Law, Charles' Law, and the ideal gas law. Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationships between temperature, pressure and volume.
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Absolute Zero Lab

For Students 10th - 12th
For this absolute zero worksheet, learners experiment with a closed-end syringe and a ice bath and boiling water. They record volumes of gases in the syringe as well as temperatures of the water and they plot their experimental data....
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Specific Heat

For Students 10th - 12th
In this specific heat learning exercise, students are given examples to find the specific heats of substances and to use the specific heats to find the changes in temperatures of substances. Students solve eighteen problems using what...
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Specific Heat

For Students 9th - 12th
In this specific heat worksheet, students read about the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of a substance. They are given the equation for calculating joules and they solve four problems using the equation.
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Light and Day

For Teachers 6th - 9th Standards
Pupils explore the concept of collecting data as they collect data on their graphing calculator about time, temperature, and light. Learners plot the data and create histograms and box and whisker plots to analyze the data.
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Using the Combined Gas Law

For Students 9th - 12th
In this combined gas law instructional activity, students use the relationship between temperature, pressure and volume to complete a table using the combined gas law. They find volumes, pressure and temperature of substances given two...
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A Simple Thermoetric Titration

For Students 9th - 12th
In this thermometric titration activity, learners investigate the temperature changes when an acid neutralizes an alkali. High schoolers graph their results from the titration and draw the two best-fit lines on their graph. Where the...
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The Urban Heat Island Effect - Lesson 2 (Grade 5)

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders use the scientific process to examine how when various surfaces are exposed to similar environmental conditions, surface temperatures may vary. They conduct an experiment to show the relationship between surface and...
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Molecular Movement in Water Part 1- Diffusion

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students obseve and compare molecular movement within water at various temperatures and of varying salinity. They discuss the movement of water on a larger scale which can affect the movement and concentrations of microbial populations...

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