Thermal Flow (Elem)
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LENGTH
13 Minutes
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Description
The goal of this game is to help you learn about thermal energy through experimentation. You will be given different foods, like steak and ice cream, to place near hot and cold sources. Your goal is to maintain a safe temperature for that food. As you play, the game will teach you about thermal energy and how heat is transferred between objects.
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Instructions
Play through this interactive game to learn about Transfer of Electrical Energy. Suitable for Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5.
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Discussion Questions
Before the Game
Why does ice "feel" cold and why does a stove "feel" hot? Describe the process in which a pot of water will begin boiling on a stove. Where does the heat come from and where does it go?
After the Game
How does a refrigerator or a freezer work? What happens to the energy and where does it go? A cooler and a thermos use insulator properties in order to maintain temperatures inside the container. How does the insulator work in this case? Does it take more energy to heat up a tub of bathwater to lukewarm or a pot of water to boiling? Why or why not? What types of materials make good conductors? Which ones make poor conductors?