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This is a 50-minute lab for grades 3-5 on the topic of heat capacity. Students work in teams to collect data on the heat capacity of various common materials. The main objective is to promote understanding of how heat capacity is related to the storage of thermal energy. By graphing the change in temperature over time, students also gain awareness of which materials make good insulators and which are better conductors. Printable student worksheets and vocabulary lists are included. This activity is part of a module titled "How Hot Is It?" See Related items on this page for a link to the full module.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: Hot water is used in this lab. NOT appropriate for primary grades. The lab is intended for grades 3-5. Otherwise, minimal risk. Teach Engineering is an NSF-funded Pathway developed to provide high-quality experiential learning materials for K-12 classrooms.
Next Generation Science StandardsEnergy (4-PS3)
Students who demonstrate understanding can: (4)
Disciplinary Core Ideas (K-12)
Definitions of Energy (PS3.A)
Conservation of Energy and Energy Transfer (PS3.B)
Crosscutting Concepts (K-12)
Cause and Effect (K-12)
Energy and Matter (2-12)
NGSS Science and Engineering Practices (K-12)
Analyzing and Interpreting Data (K-12)
Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions (K-12)
Planning and Carrying Out Investigations (K-12)
AAAS Benchmark Alignments (2008 Version)1. The Nature of Science
1B. Scientific Inquiry
4. The Physical Setting
4E. Energy Transformations
11. Common Themes
11C. Constancy and Change
12. Habits of Mind
12C. Manipulation and Observation
12D. Communication Skills
This resource is part of a Physics Front Topical Unit.
Topic: Heat and Temperature
Unit Title: Understanding Temperature and Heat for Teachers of the Early Grades In this lab for Grades 3-5, students work in teams to investigate the heat capacity of various materials. Printable student worksheets and data sheets are provided. CAUTION: Hot water is used in the lab. Not appropriate for primary grades. Links to Units:
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<a href="https://www.compadre.org/precollege/items/detail.cfm?ID=8203">Integrated Teaching and Learning Program: Teach Engineering. Teach Engineering: How Much Heat Will It Hold?. Boulder: Integrated Teaching and Learning Program: Teach Engineering, April 21, 2006.</a>
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Teach Engineering: How Much Heat Will It Hold?. Boulder: Integrated Teaching and Learning Program: Teach Engineering, 2005. 21 Apr. 2006. 8 Dec. 2024 <https://www.teachengineering.org/activities/view/cub_energy2_lesson06_activity2>.
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Month = {April 21, 2006},
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