Lesson 1 Title: The Kinetic-Molecular Theory of Matter-or What is Heat?
Abstract help
Students will recognize that heat is a form of energy which is the result of molecular motion. (The amount of heat is determined by the number of molecules involved and the average rate of their motion.) They will additionally realize that heat energy can be converted from other forms of energy and can be converted into other forms of energy.
National Standards help
Physical Science Content Standard B: As a result of activities, students should develop an understanding of properties and changes of properties in matter.
Pre-requisite Skills help
Internet access skills; reference skills; knowledge of concept map construction.
Teacher Information help
1. Students will use reference materials provided to obtain information about heat as a form of energy.
2. Students will construct a concept map to demonstrate understanding of this information. In lieu of a concept map, a diagram showing molecular activity or energy conversion may be substituted.
3. Please note vocabulary and web based and print resources are listed in the student activity section.
4. Materials:
• student computer with internet access
• additional chemistry references
• poster board, colored pencils
• graphics software, such as Microsoft Office Paint or Kid Pix
2. Students will construct a concept map to demonstrate understanding of this information. In lieu of a concept map, a diagram showing molecular activity or energy conversion may be substituted.
3. Please note vocabulary and web based and print resources are listed in the student activity section.
4. Materials:
• student computer with internet access
• additional chemistry references
• poster board, colored pencils
• graphics software, such as Microsoft Office Paint or Kid Pix
Student Activity help
1. Students will access internet sites and chemistry references to obtain information about the kinetic-molecular theory. They will demonstrate comprehension of this information by constructing a diagram to display this theory or by the construction of a concept map.
2. Students will need a working knowledge of the following vocabulary words for this lesson:
a) kinetic energy
b) atom
c) vibration
d) expansion
e) molecule
f) friction
g) contraction
h) intermolecular attachment
i) volume
j) thermodynamics
k) density
3. Recommended Resources for students:
a) The Energy Story - http://www.energy.ca.gov/education/story/story-html/story.html
b) Energy - http://pc65.frontier.osrhe.edu/hs/science/penergy.htm
c) Heat - http://techweb.ceat.okstate.edu/eet/Thermodynamics/chapter1/sld013.htm
d) Chemical Energy - http://www.swifty.com/apase/charlotte/!chem.html
e) Mrs. Pelligrini's Energy Page - http://www.ursuline.org/faculty/science/biology/energy.htm
f) Heat and Energy - http://www.hcc.hawaii.edu/hccinfo/instruct/div5/sci/sci122/newton/heat/heaten.html#energy
g) Heat Energy Research - http://www.compusmart.ab.ca/afairser/school/sc7.htm
h) Kerrod, Robin. Book of Science, Simon & Schuster, Inc., New York, 1990.
i) VanCleave, Janice Pratt. Physics for Every Kid, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, 1991.
j) VanCleave, Janice Pratt. Molecules, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, 1993.
4. Students may work in pairs or individually, as computer availability dictates. It is recommended that the concept map or diagram be accomplished by means of computer technology if possible. Otherwise, students may use poster board for the final product.
2. Students will need a working knowledge of the following vocabulary words for this lesson:
a) kinetic energy
b) atom
c) vibration
d) expansion
e) molecule
f) friction
g) contraction
h) intermolecular attachment
i) volume
j) thermodynamics
k) density
3. Recommended Resources for students:
a) The Energy Story - http://www.energy.ca.gov/education/story/story-html/story.html
b) Energy - http://pc65.frontier.osrhe.edu/hs/science/penergy.htm
c) Heat - http://techweb.ceat.okstate.edu/eet/Thermodynamics/chapter1/sld013.htm
d) Chemical Energy - http://www.swifty.com/apase/charlotte/!chem.html
e) Mrs. Pelligrini's Energy Page - http://www.ursuline.org/faculty/science/biology/energy.htm
f) Heat and Energy - http://www.hcc.hawaii.edu/hccinfo/instruct/div5/sci/sci122/newton/heat/heaten.html#energy
g) Heat Energy Research - http://www.compusmart.ab.ca/afairser/school/sc7.htm
h) Kerrod, Robin. Book of Science, Simon & Schuster, Inc., New York, 1990.
i) VanCleave, Janice Pratt. Physics for Every Kid, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, 1991.
j) VanCleave, Janice Pratt. Molecules, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, 1993.
4. Students may work in pairs or individually, as computer availability dictates. It is recommended that the concept map or diagram be accomplished by means of computer technology if possible. Otherwise, students may use poster board for the final product.
Assessment help
Student constructed concept maps or diagrams should be assessed with a 1-5 rubric, with predetermined requirements specified. These might include a particular number of terms included and correct relationships displayed.
Neatness, spelling and creativity might also be included in the assessment rubric.
Neatness, spelling and creativity might also be included in the assessment rubric.
Enrichment / Alternative Activity help
Cross-Curricular:
Language Arts: Write a poem or limerick about heat.
Enrichment: Look up a definition for "specific heat." Design an experiment to determine the specific heat of four different substances.
Workforce Competencies/Life Skills
• Information Manager
• Effective Communicator
• Creative and Critical Thinker
• Systems Manager
• Cooperative Workers
Language Arts: Write a poem or limerick about heat.
Enrichment: Look up a definition for "specific heat." Design an experiment to determine the specific heat of four different substances.
Workforce Competencies/Life Skills
• Information Manager
• Effective Communicator
• Creative and Critical Thinker
• Systems Manager
• Cooperative Workers
Technology Requirements/Integration help
Technology Requirements:
1. A student computer
2. Internet Access
3. Graphics/Drawing software such as Microsoft Paint or Kid Pix.
4. A printer (if possible color)
Integration:
Students will utilize Internet and print resources to research the Kinetic-Molecular Theory of Matter and create concept maps utilizing graphics/drawing software.
1. A student computer
2. Internet Access
3. Graphics/Drawing software such as Microsoft Paint or Kid Pix.
4. A printer (if possible color)
Integration:
Students will utilize Internet and print resources to research the Kinetic-Molecular Theory of Matter and create concept maps utilizing graphics/drawing software.