Exploring Freedom of Movement in Phase Changes

What concept explains how energy transfer can change the freedom of movement of molecules?

• Energy and Matter

• Cause and Effect

• Structure and Function

• Systems and System Models

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

What is the first step in the lesson plan?

• Completing a warm-up

• Using the simulation

• Reading articles

• Modeling tool demonstration

Which chapter question focuses on Titan?

• What could cause liquid methane to change phase?

• How can the appearance of a substance change?

• What are the weird water events?

• How does energy transfer affect molecules?

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

What is the term for the phase change from liquid to gas?

• Melting

• Evaporating

• Condensing

• Freezing

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

What happens to a substance during condensing?

• It changes color

• It heats up

• It cools down

• It remains the same

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What tool is used to recreate phase change scenarios?

• Digital model

• Molecule tracker

• Phase change simulation

• Energy transfer diagram

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which phase change occurs when energy is transferred out of a substance?

• Melting

• Evaporating

• Condensing

• Sublimation

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

What should you do if you are working alone during the weird water discussion?

• Both B and C

• Discuss with yourself

• Use social media to communicate

• Skip the discussion

In the flash flood model, what do you need to decide about the energy level?

• Its temperature

• Its color

• Whether it is higher or lower

• Its speed

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

What is the final step after modeling all four scenarios?

• Discuss with the group

• Review the articles

• Annotate the images

• Hand in the models