Would you like milk with that? Young scientists consider thermal energy transfer to create the perfect cup of coffee. They calculate the amount of milk needed to reach a specified temperature and then test their calculations using a virtual lab.

Concepts

thermochemistry, enthalpy, energy, thermal energy, specific heat capacity

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Follow the lesson with a hands-on demonstration testing their calculations

Classroom Considerations

• View the tutorial with your classes if this is their first time using the virtual lab
• Ensure pupils have had a thorough review of thermal energy transfer

Pros

• Provides immediate feedback to check for understanding
• Virtual lab allows learners to easily manipulate materials

Cons

• None