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.

Concepts

gases, properties of gases, temperature, kinetic energy, thermal energy

Show More Show Less

Additional Tags

science

Show More Show Less

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