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Making a Liquid Crystal Thermometer Lesson PlanMaking a Liquid Crystal Thermometer Lesson Plan
Publisher
National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network
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Grade
9th - Higher Ed
Subjects
Science
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Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategy
Experiment
Technology
Scientific Equipment
Year
2012
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Making a Liquid Crystal Thermometer

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Introduce your classes to a fourth state of matter! Liquid crystals have a colorful sheen that changes based on different physical factors. Learners use this information to create a liquid crystal thermometer where the color of the crystal indicates the temperature.

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Concepts

liquids, states of matter, crystals, thermometers

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Introduce the lesson by providing physical examples of liquid crystals

Classroom Considerations

  • Allow time for preparation of necessary materials
  • Expects a solid understanding of the three states of matter

Pros

  • Provides important background information 
  • Includes an extension exercise

Cons

  • None

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