Assignment: Flow of Thermal Energy 6.9B Assignment

Created by Shabrina R on

3 activities: 3 games

37 min

Activity 1: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 13 min

Flow of thermal energy (Mid)

You are a young engineer in a lab, and it is your day to learn about thermal energy. Each level imparts a new task related to heat transfer. Most of the tasks require you to heat up different materials like bricks, aluminum or plastics and measure or watch the change in temperature of each. You will try out fifteen different experiments to understand thermal energy.

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Teacher Ratings (165) 4.3 stars.

Student Ratings (53069) 3.6 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.

Activity 3: Question Game. Estimated duration: 12 min

Fiery Jump

You are on fire in this game! You'll guide a little flame across a world of pillars. Your flame will teach you about the transfer of heat and thermal energy before you guide him along. You will occasionally land on a special pillar where you need to answer questions related to heat transfer. If you fall, you'll have the chance to answer questions and keep going!

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Teacher Ratings (122) 4.1 stars.

Student Ratings (23062) 3.5 stars.