Section 12: Thermodynamics

Goal: Students will learn how kinetic energy is transformed to heat energy through resistive forces, and collisions (sound and light energy will be introduced). Students will also learn what heat is, methods of heat transfer, and what temperature is (discussion of the average kinetic molecular theory and the laws of thermodynamics).

Objectives: Students will be able to

• • understand what temperature is (discussion of the average kinetic molecular theory, structure of the atom and of molecules).

  • understand what is heat energy and how is it transferred to different mediums.

  • understand how heat energy used as a substance undergoes a phase change (discussion of specific heat).

  • understand how is heat energy related to work, potential energy and kinetic energy.

  • understand how kinetic energy is transformed into heat energy through resistive forces and collisions.

  • understand what are and how are the laws of thermodynamics present in our everyday life.

  • discover how heat energy is transferred.

  • learn the energy transformation processes that occur to light a match.

  • investigate the creation of our temperature scales.

  • calculate the specific heat of different substances (thermal conductivity and thermal expansion will be discussed).

  • calculate the thermal equilibrium temperature of a system.

  • complete word problems that demonstrate the heat, potential, kinetic and work relationship.

  • calculate the energy lost in a system in motion due to resistive forces.

  • investigate how a refrigeration system works in accordance with the laws of thermodynamics (introduction to electricity).

Labs: Absorbers/reflectors/emitters; Specific Heat

Worksheets See Below.

Reading Assignment: Chapters 15-18

Extra Credit: None at this time, but if you have any ideas, write up a proposal and I'll review it for consideration

Class Updates/Test/Quiz Schedule: Check your SOE.