Atmospheric Processes-Conduction
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- Original Source:University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
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Description
This activity begins with an explanation of the heat transfer process of conduction, the process by which heat energy is transmitted through collisions between neighboring molecules. In the activity, students are asked to explain the process of conduction using a molecular model and explain that different materials conduct at different rates.
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Topics and Grades
Grade: TK/K to 9
Topics: Heat & Thermodynamics, Energy & Work, Biochemistry, Ecology & Ecosystems, Chemistry, Physics, Earth's Resources, Atomic Structure, Bonding & Compounds
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Tool for: Teachers