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Learners test two jars, one containing plain air and one containing carbon dioxide gas, to see their reactions to temperature changes. After being left in the sun for a period of time, learners discover that the jar with carbon dioxide gas cools down more slowly. This investigation is part of a set of demonstrations and activities that can be used together for a larger lesson. Resource contains vocabulary definitions and suggestions for assessment, extensions, and scaling for different levels of learners.
- Under 5 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- 1 cent - $1 per group of students
- Ages 8 - 14
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Hot Stuff! Activity 2 Worksheet
- Masking tape and pen
- Graph paper
- 2 identical, large plastic jars
- 2 outdoor thermometers (must fit in jar)
- 25g baking soda
- 1 cup vinegar
- Plastic wrap (2 large squares to fit over jar openings)
- 2 rubber bands
Subjects
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Earth and Space Science
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Earth Processes
- Weather and Climate
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Earth Structure
- Atmosphere
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Earth Processes
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Engineering and Technology
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Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
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Engineering
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Life Sciences
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Ecology
- Human Impact
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Ecology
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Mathematics
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Data Analysis and Probability
- Data Collection
- Data Representation
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Measurement
- Units of Measurement
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Data Analysis and Probability
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Physical Sciences
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Heat and Thermodynamics
- Heat and Temperature
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Heat and Thermodynamics
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
- Gathering Data
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The Scientific Process
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Kolenbrander, Amy ; Yowell, Janet ; Mach, Natalie ; Schaefer Zarske, Malinda ; Carlson, Denise ; Kotys-Schwartz, Daria
Source Collection
- TeachEngineering
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Regents of the University of Colorado, 2004
Funding Sources:
- Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE)
- U.S. Department of Education
- National Science Foundation, 0226322