Physics - Principles of Physics - Temperature

In this MEL Academy lesson your children will:

-learn about temperature and thermodynamics -see endothermic processes -make you own thermometer

Lesson time

5:00am	PST	(San Francisco, Seattle, ...)
6:00am	MST	(Phoenix, Denver, ...)
7:00am	CST	(Chicago, Houston, ...)
8:00am	EST	(New York, Toronto, ...)
1:00pm	GMT	(London, ...)

Lesson duration: 45-55 minutes.

Prepare in advance

In this lesson, we will conduct several DIY experiments. Prepare in advance household materials shown below.

  Clear plastic straw
  crushed ice( from a fridge)
  cold and hot water
  two or more food colorings
  baking soda
  citric acid
  bath or body thermometer
  Plastic water bottle
  Modeling clay
  a piece of cardboard
  salt
  a glass

Worksheet

Please, download and print this worksheet in advance. You’ll need to refer to it during the lesson.

Tutor

This lesson is presented by Daniel Sullivan:

Daniel Sullivan is a hugely enthusiastic and experienced ex-head of science with over 20 years of teaching experience. He is now running a science teacher training company and is looking forward to engaging with students once again.