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Transfer of Thermal Energy
Submitted by: Pam K.
Recommended Grade Level(s):
Appropriate for: Grades 11–12, easily adapted for grades 5–12
Teaching Topics & Concepts:
Physical Science/Chemistry/Physics, Energy and matter
Standards:
Evidence, models, and explanation; Interactions of energy and matter
Time Requirements:
Activity Time: 15 minutes
Materials:
• Microwave
• Air popper
• Saucepan
• 2 large bowls
• Unpopped microwave popcorn
• Unpopped popcorn
• Vegetable oil
• Paper towels, paper plates or coffee filters
• Student handout (included)
Background Information, Activity Setup:
Give each student a paper towel, paper plate of coffee filter and have them mark off 3 separate areas and label them microwave,
pan and air popper.
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