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Gas Molecules in Motion

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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
Cons
  • None
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