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Investigation: Gas Laws in Action - Propane ActivityInvestigation: Gas Laws in Action - Propane Activity
Publisher
Texas State Energy Conservation Office
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6th - 9th
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Science
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1 hr 30 mins
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Investigation: Gas Laws in Action - Propane

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Using helium as an example of propane, physical science middle schoolers experiment with and graph the relationship between temperature and volume in gases. In a whole-class demonstration, they show how molecules behave under different pressures. In the end, both Charles' and Boyle's laws are explored.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

gas laws, gases, boyle's law, charles' law

Additional Tags

charles' law, boyle's law, gas laws, propane, science

Pros

  • Two pertinent activities demonstrate basic gas laws
  • Supports Common Core standards in literacy for science
  • An attractive lab sheet that has scientifically sound content

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RST.6-8.3

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