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Who Says a Watched Pot Never Boils
 


Activity Overview

Students compare the heating rates of wet sand and dry sand and study the effect of evaporation on heating rates. They create, interpret and analyze graphs of data. They also relate slope to rate of change.

Before the Activity

Download the attached PDF and look over the information on the first page. Distribute the Student Worksheet for use during the activity.

During the Activity

Discuss the material from the activity pages with students as needed.

After the Activity

Encourage students to summarize what they have learned from completing the activity. If desired, discuss the extension with students.

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Subject Area:
Science : Middle Grades Science : Boiling
Math : Middle Grades Math : Problem Solving

Author:
Texas Instruments

Level:
5-8

Activity Time:
45 Minutes

Device:
TI-73 Explorer™

Apps:
DataMate

Software:
 

Accessories:
CBL™/CBL 2™, Sensor - Temperature

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