Energy & The Phases of Matter

On Jan. 25th we started  the Energy and Phases of Matter unit. 

Energy is all around us!  It can move by conduction, convection, and radiation. 

What Happens When We Heat Substances?  

Read and do the worksheet - Nature of Energy ( 3 pages)

Due 2/1 Read & TN - Matter book, pp. 33-40

Classroom demonstrations: Ice Melts (or not) on The Magic Black Blocks  - heat and energy can pass through materials (a conductor) -- and sometimes NOT! ( an insulator) 

The Candle - an example of several forms energy and how heat moves

The Lava Lamp - density AND phase changes!

2/5 - Applying the Heat lab (Read Red book, pp. 56-60)

2/6 & 7 - Heating Ice Water lab (Read Red book, pp. 64-67)

Due 2/8: 2 Lab write-ups AND worksheet "Heat and Changing"

Due Mon 2/11: Read & TN in Matter book, pp. 41-50  plus worksheet "Just A Phase" 

 Classroom Demo:  The Plasma Ball -- Energy of the 4th Phase  - see what it can do!