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HS, Physical Science Std 8.1: Relate thermal energy to kinetic theory. • Identifying the relationship between thermal energy and the temperature of a sample of matter • Describing the flow of thermal energy between two samples of matter • Explaining how thermal energy is transferred by radiation, conduction, and convection • Relate to the law of conservation of energy to heat transfer

Lesson Plans: CONSERVATION OF ENERGY To demonstrate the law of the conservation of energy (blocks) without counting the units of energy directly. The Fireproof Balloon A fire can weaken the rubber and cause it to burst. However, in this experiment you will find out how you can hold a balloon directly in a flame without breaking the balloon. Thermodynamic lessons Build simple engines Herschel Infrared Experiment To perform a version of the experiment of 1800, in which a form of radiation other than visible light was discovered by the famous astronomer Sir Frederick William Herschel. Modeling the Greenhouse Effect The student will model the greenhouse effect and draw conclusions about global warming. Specific Heat of Metals Determine the specific heat (c) of several metals. Control a Nuclear Power Plant The control-room operators of the Kärnobyl nuclear power plant are telecommuting and are running the plant through the Web. However, the mean time between failure for the components of Kärnobyl is not great. Try to keep the reactor stable when component failures occur! Steel Wool Generating Heat This experiment demonstrates a chemical reaction that's fairly common all around us

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