Heat Versus Temperature

10th GradePhysics90 min

aligned to Ngss Hs-ps3-2

Learning Objective

I can differentiate between heat and temperature at the molecular level.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

6 min

What is Heat? A brief introduction at the particle level.

Crash Chemistry Academy

Guided Notes

18 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • Temperature is the average kinetic energy of a substance, while heat is the flow of kinetic energy.

  • Heat always flows from hot to cold objects due to collisions and transfer of kinetic energy between particles.

  • When two objects reach the same temperature, they are in equilibrium, meaning the rate of kinetic energy transfer between them is equal.

Practice

27 min

12 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Explain the difference between heat and temperature at the molecular level. In your explanation, include how energy is transferred when two objects of different temperatures are in contact.

Teacher Guide

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  • Answer keys for all questions
  • Differentiation strategies
  • Extension activities
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