Energy and Matter in Motion · Physical Science
Thermal Energy Transfer
Students model how heat moves through solids, liquids, and gases via conduction, convection, and radiation.
Key Questions
- 1Why do some materials feel colder than others even at the same temperature?
- 2How does the molecular motion of a substance change when heat is added?
- 3What would happen to Earth if the atmosphere stopped trapping thermal energy?
Common Core State Standards
MS-PS3-3MS-PS3-4
Grade: 7th Grade
Subject: Science
Unit: Energy and Matter in Motion
Period: Physical Science
Suggested Methodologies
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