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This Changing State: Melting lesson plan also includes:
Dry ice is extremely cold — it is -109.3°F or -78.5°C. Scholars observe and explain the molecular motion associated with melting. Then they design their own experiments to speed up the melting process. Finally, a teacher presents a demonstration of dry ice sublimating.
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Instructional Ideas
- Research the melting points of other solids
- Discover other solids that sublimate
Classroom Considerations
- Requires dry ice for teacher demonstration
- Lesson is the final in a series of five
Pros
- Uses common items for all experiments and demonstrations
- Includes videos and animations to support learning
- Offers discussion questions and prefered answers
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- None