1.Only thermal energy transfers; 'cold' is absence of thermal
energy
2.Temperature measures average kinetic energy; heat is energy
transfer
3.Metals conduct heat faster, so they feel cold by drawing heat from
your hand
4.Energy is conserved; it transforms between forms but total amount
stays constant
[!] STUDY GUIDE: Big Ideas
Use to answer form questions!
1.Thermal energy is the total kinetic energy of all
particles.
More particles OR faster particles = more thermal energy.
2.Temperature measures AVERAGE particle speed. High
temperature = particles moving fast on average, but NOT total
energy.
3.Adding thermal energy makes particles move faster.
This can change state: solid (vibrate) -> liquid (slide) -> gas (fly
apart).
Add Energy->Particles Speed Up->Temperature Rises->State May Change
THERMAL ENERGY FLOW: Energy In = Faster Particles = Higher
Temperature
[#] KEY TERMS
Define in YOUR words
Thermal Energy
Total energy of moving particles
Temperature
Average kinetic energy of particles
Kinetic Energy
Energy of motion
Particle
A tiny piece of matter (atom or molecule)
[?] THE PHENOMENON
Write BEFORE Hook form
Why does ice melt faster in a drink than in a cooler?
An ice cube in your glass melts in minutes, but ice in a cooler can
last for hours or even days. Both start at the same temperature
(0C). What's different?
Your initial thinking:
[>] AFTER HOOK FORM
Reflect, then continue+2 pts
I learned that...
Station 1 — Particle Motion Investigation
In a solid, particles...
When I add heat, particles...
Key insight:
Station 2 — Temperature vs Thermal Energy
A cup of hot water vs a bathtub of warm water...
Temperature measures ___ while thermal energy measures...
Key insight:
[/] DAY 1 EXIT TICKET
Complete before leaving+5 pts
Q1:
What happens to particles when you add thermal energy? Describe
their motion.
Q2:
Which has more thermal energy: a cup of boiling water or an iceberg?
Explain why.
Confidence:
Thermal Energy & Particle Motion (continued)
Name:
[=]Day 2 start
Station 3 — Design a Temperature Experiment
My question about thermal energy is...
Independent variable (what I change):
Dependent variable (what I measure):
Key insight:
[+] MAKING CONNECTIONS
Use for Exit Ticket!
Why does "cold" NOT transfer from ice to your drink? What actually
happens?
How does understanding particle motion help explain everyday thermal
events?
[/] DAY 2 EXIT TICKET
Final check before Science Circle+5 pts
Q1 (NEW):
A student says "The ice is making my drink cold." Explain what's
actually happening using particle motion.
Q2 (NEW):
Why does the temperature stay constant while ice is melting, even
though you're adding heat?
Q3 (INTEGRATION):
Back to our phenomenon: Why does ice melt faster in a drink than in
a cooler? Use thermal energy and particle motion in your answer.
CHECKTEST YOUR THINKINGRate each: FALSE ← 1–2–3–4–5 → TRUE
1. Cold can transfer from one object to another
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2. Temperature and heat are the same thing
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3. Metals are naturally colder than other materials
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4. Energy can disappear or be used up
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5. Only thermal energy transfers; 'cold' is absence of thermal energy
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Pick any TWO statements — especially any you rated 2, 3, or 4. Justify your rating with evidence:
Statement #___ — I rated it ___ because:
Statement #___ — I rated it ___ because:
[O] SCIENCE CIRCLE
~15 min | End of week+3 pts
[!] My "Aha!" Moment
[?] My Remaining Question
Discussion Protocol: Share ahas, listen actively,
record class discoveries.