How can you have a zeroth law? The ninth installment of the Crash Course Engineering series focuses on the First and Zeroth Laws of Thermodynamics, including how the zeroth law came into place. Viewers also learn about stationary, adiabatic, and isochoric processes.

Concepts

laws of thermodynamics, equilibrium, energy, heat, work, mechanical engineering, technology resources

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Instructional Ideas

• Provide the video to scholars absent for the lesson
  

Classroom Considerations

• Previous understanding of kinetic and potential energy is beneficial
• Pupils should be able to interpret and understand the concept of equality
  

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Uses everyday situations, such as throwing a baseball or a soda can left out in the sun, to help explain concepts
• Narrator's enthusiasm for the topic is apparent and contagious
  

Cons

• None