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

  1. 1Why do some materials feel colder than others even at the same temperature?
  2. 2How does the molecular motion of a substance change when heat is added?
  3. 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

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