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This Changes Caused by Heating and Cooling lesson plan also includes:
- Changes Caused by Heating and Cooling (.html)
- Student Activity Sheet (.pdf)
- Teacher Background (.pdf)
- Connections to NGSS (.pdf)
- Changes Caused by Heating and Cooling
- Time Lapse Video: Water Freezing
- Time Lapse Video: Ice Melting
- Animation: Heating and Cooling
- Melting Ice Cream Bar
- Lab & Experiment
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It's heating up—and cooling down—in here! A hands-on lesson allows learners to experiment with melting and freezing butter to observe changes as a substance transitions between liquid and solid form. They also view an animation that describes the molecular structure of the liquid and solid material.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have individuals draw the molecular structure of the liquid and solid butter
Classroom Considerations
- Eighth lesson in an 11-part series
- Prepare materials prior to the activity
Pros
- Includes options for extending the activity
- Provides a detailed teaching guide to help plan for instruction
Cons
- None