A. Explain how blankets work. In your short constructed response you must include:
- A topic sentence.
- Explain how blankets work using your science vocabulary words (See word bank to the left).
- What type(s) of thermal energy do blankets use?
- Which blanket would keep you warmer? - Explain why using your science vocab words (see word bank to the left).
- Make sure your name is on your paper.
- Print out a copy and give it to Ms. O'Connor
B. Explain how the kinetic theory is related to thermal energy. In your short constructed response you must include:
- A topic sentence.
- Explain how molecules' movement changes as temperature changes.
- What is the connection between convection and the kinetic theory? (See word bank to the left)
- Give an example of how an object changes as heat is applied to it.
- Make sure your name is on your paper.
- Print out a copy and give it to Ms. O'Connor
2. Play Who Wants To Be A Energy Millionaire?
3. Play an Energy Review Game (you may choose any of the games on this site).
4. Do the Energy interactive activity.
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Watch this video on radiation.
5. Chose one of the following activities: