DESCRIPTION:
 
Are you looking for fresh ideas to engage your students on specific heat capacity? This resource may be the answer. It will provide your students the opportunity to:
 
1) learn some common applications of specific heat capacity in daily life.
2) solve calculation questions.
3) use temperature data of oil and water to draw a graph and
4) make predictions.
 
***Please see the preview for sample worksheets and answer keys ***
 
The resources include:
Car Engine Coolant: Water or Oil? Version 1
Car Engine Coolant: Water or Oil? Version 2 (FREE Real Experiment )
SPECIFIC HEAT CAPACITY APPLICATION Worksheet ( colored and B&W )
SPECIFIC HEAT CAPACITY QUESTIONS Worksheet
Answer Key
 
 
Part 1: Car Engine Coolant
In this part, students will use temperature data from oil and water to draw a graph. They will determine which liquid has a higher or lower specific heat capacity. Based on the results, they will suggest which of the two liquids may be suitable as an engine coolant.
I have included a BONUS version where students can do the lab and collect the temperature data by themselves.
 
Part 2: SPECIFIC HEAT CAPACITY APPLICATION
In this part, students will match substances to their applications related to their specific heat capacities.
 
Part 3: SPECIFIC HEAT CAPACITY QUESTIONS
In this part, students will complete four calculation questions involving specific heat capacity.
 
I have included the answer key to all worksheets. See preview.
***The worksheets can be used as stand-alone or with your existing resource.***
 
Grade Level:
Grades 7 - 10
 
I believe this resource will be a great addition to your teaching toolbox. It simplifies an often confusing topic and helps students connect it to the real world. It requires little prep time, which is a win for the teacher.
 
Thanks and have an awesome class!
 
Please reach out to eazyscience221@gmail.com with feedback and questions. Thanks and have an amazing class.
 
Total Pages: 8 pages
Answer Key: Included
Teaching Duration: 2 hours