Electric Energy & Temperature

This lesson introduces how electrical devices transform electrical energy to thermal energy to alter the temperature of a substance resulting in the freezing, melting, or boiling of the substance. Each electrical device produces thermal energy as a byproduct that is conducted from a source like an electrical socket or battery; this lesson discusses how that energy is transferred while also comparing and contrasting the states of matter of different substances. 

This is lesson 1 in a Unit on Detecting Thermal & Electrical Energy. 
Resource ID#: 173539 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): Mathematics, Science
Grade Level(s): 5
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, LCD Projector
Instructional Time: 40 Minute(s)
Keywords: electricity, electric energy, energy, thermal, thermal energy, thermal energy transfer, transfer, heat transfer, freezing point, melting point, boiling point, battery, wall socket, solid, liquid, gas, resistance, ohms, voltage, current, electric device, electrons, substance, temperature, hot, cold, power source, power, passive, active, components, circuit, Celsius, Fahrenheit, electric charge, current, scratch, coding, code, computer, computer science, sensor, probe
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan
Resource Collection: CPALMS Computer Science Lessons Using Mantis Sensors

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