Temperature and Thermal Energy

Students use a temperature sensor to help them understand how energy flows between a system and its surroundings, and the difference between the total thermal energy in a sample and its temperature.

Supports NGSS Performance Expectation HS-PS3-4: Plan and conduct an investigation to provide evidence that the transfer of thermal energy when two components of different temperature are combined within a closed system results in a more uniform energy distribution among the components in the system (second law of thermodynamics).

Grade Level: High School

Subject: Chemistry

Student Files

Answer Sheet 262.13 KB
Temperature and Thermal Energy 397.06 KB

Teacher Files

Login to PASCO Portal to access teacher files and sample data.

Featured Equipment

PS-4201 Wireless Temperature Sensor with built in OLED display

Wireless Temperature Sensor with Display

The Wireless Temperature Sensor with display is a general-purpose sensor useful in many science labs. With a rugged, water resistant design and rechargeable lithium ion battery, students can get spot reads from the display or auto collect data to a device to study trends.

Temperature Sensor

Wireless Temperature Sensor

The Wireless Temperature Sensor is a general-purpose sensor found in many science labs. With a rugged, waterproof design and a long-lasting battery, students can spend more time collecting data and less time dealing with equipment.

Support

Many lab activities can be conducted with our Wireless, PASPORT, or even ScienceWorkshop sensors and equipment. For assistance with substituting compatible instruments, contact PASCO Technical Support. We're here to help.

Copyright Disclaimer: Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976 makes allowance for “fair use” for purposes of teaching, scholarship, education and research. Reproduction under any other circumstances, without the written consent of PASCO, is prohibited.