Assignment: Temperature, Heat, and Thermal Energy #1

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4 activities: 3 games, 1 assessment

33 min

Activity 1: Assessment. Estimated duration: 5 min

Assessment with 5 questions from Celcius and Kelvin Scales.

5 questions assessment

Activity 2: Question Game. Estimated duration: 6 min

Ally & Albus Light a Fire

Hurry, help Ally save Albus from the cave! Race through the cave, while avoiding enemies and pitfalls, to collect coins and coals. When you collect pieces of coal, you will learn about thermal energy, temperature, and kinetic energy. Use the information at the end of the cave to beat the monster and save Albus. Get your navigating skills ready as you jump your way through the cave.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (12) 4.0 stars.

Student Ratings (2634) 3.3 stars.

Activity 3: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 10 min

The Bakery

Everything moves quickly in this bakery! You need to click as fast as you can to make more donuts and expand your donut business! With the money you make baking donuts, you can hire more people to help you! You will answer questions on heat and energy transfer. When you answer questions correctly, you'll earn items that help you produce more donuts! Yum!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (36) 3.9 stars.

Student Ratings (25573) 3.8 stars.

Activity 4: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 12 min

Temperature, Thermal Energy and Particle Motion

This game is a simulation of how temperature is related to particle motion and thermal energy. It is a step by step explanation of the role of heating sources, thermometers, and kinetic energy involved in particle motion. You will have to complete basic tasks such as adding heat, reading a thermometer, and sorting cups based on temperature. Complete all stages of the game to win!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (245) 4.4 stars.

Student Ratings (61572) 3.7 stars.