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This unit on thermal energy transfer begins with students testing whether a new plastic cup sold by a store keeps a drink colder for longer than the regular plastic cup that comes free with the drink.

Through a series of lab investigations and simulations, students find two ways to transfer energy into the drink: (1) the absorption of light and (2) thermal energy from the warmer air around the drink. They are then challenged to design their own drink container that can perform as well as the store-bought container, following a set of design criteria and constraints.
Subject:
Physical Science
Level:
Middle School
Material Type:
Lesson, Lesson Plan, Unit of Study
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Provider:
OpenSciEd
Date Added:
08/02/2021
License:
Creative Commons Attribution Creative Commons Attribution
Language:
English
Media Format:
Downloadable docs

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