Assignment: Temperature, Thermal Energy, and Particle Motion

Created by Allysha D on

2 activities: 2 games

25 min

Activity 1: Question Game. Estimated duration: 13 min

StateShifter: Temperature & Thermal Energy

You will enter the P.S. Lab. The P.S. Lab is a top-secret lab that has a special machine only you can use. You will use the machine to launch orbs to match three of the same color. Some orbs are factoids, that you can open to teach you about heat, thermal energy, and kinetic energy. Some orbs are questions, which you will have to answer correctly.

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Teacher Ratings (35) 4.3 stars.

Student Ratings (5660) 2.9 stars.

Activity 2: 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!

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Teacher Ratings (245) 4.4 stars.

Student Ratings (61869) 3.7 stars.