Assignment: Radiation and Convection of Solar Energy 6.3b Assignment

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2 activities: 2 games

18 min

Activity 1: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 12 min

Thermal Flow (Mid)

The goal of this game is to help you learn about thermal energy through experimentation. You will be given different foods, like steak and ice cream, to place near hot and cold sources. Your goal is to maintain a safe temperature for that food. As you play, the game will teach you about thermal energy and how heat is transferred between objects.

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Activity 2: Question Game. Estimated duration: 6 min

Greenhouse Effect

Take note of the greenhouse effect in this game of molecular motion and the electromagnetic spectrum. In this game, you will simulate the natural occurrence of the greenhouse effect. You will then look at how humans have made an impact on this natural process and caused an increase in global temperatures. Finally, you will learn how to reduce the effects humans have on the greenhouse effect.

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