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University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Energy Skate Park: Basics

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive skate park simulation that teaches about conservation of energy, kinetic energy, potential energy, thermal energy, and friction. This simulation can either be downloaded or played online and includes handouts, lesson...
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The Wonder of Science

The Wonder of Science: Ms Ps3 3: Thermal Energy Transfer Solution

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Lessons to show thermal energy transfer. Students will "apply scientific principles to design, construct, and test a device that either minimizes or maximizes thermal energy transfer".
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American Chemical Society

Middle School Chemistry: Heat, Temperature, and Conduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore heat, temperature, and the conduction of thermal energy through different materials.
Article
Physics4kids

Physics 4 Kids: Heat and Thermal Energy

For Students 9th - 10th
When scientists originally studied thermodynamics, they were really studying heat and thermal energy. Heat can do anything: move from one area to another, get atoms excited, and even increase energy. Did we say energy? That's what heat...
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Other

California Energy Commission: Solar Energy Science Projects [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Four science projects in which students learn how solar energy works and how thermal energy is transferred and utlized in a solar air heater, a solar water heater, a solar hot dog cooker, and a solar cell.
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Other

Forms of Energy: Heat, Radiant, Electrical, Chemical, Nuclear Energy

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explains what each of these types of energy is and provides examples.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Heat Transfer

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students explore the relationship between heat and energy transfer, and learn about the three ways that heat can be transferred between objects of different...
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Law of Conservation of Energy: Heat Transfer

For Students 9th - 10th
Given illustrations, scenarios, descriptions, and/or diagrams, students will demonstrate understanding of heat transfer.
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Other

Warmair.com: Programmable Thermostats

For Students 9th - 10th
The virtues of programmable thermostats are discussed. Includes a section titled "Thermostat Set-back Calculation;" the visitor can enter the normal and an adjusted thermostat setting and an outdoor temperature and view the percent...
Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Physical Oceanography

For Students 9th - 10th
A student learning module with a focus on the relationship of temperature and salinity with density, ocean-influenced weather patterns, and how light and sound move through ocean water.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science for Middle School

For Students 6th - 8th
This digital textbook covers core physical science concepts and includes interactive features, real world examples, and videos.
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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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