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Thermal Physics and Thermodynamics

7th Grade · Science · Open Global Science

8 lessons

Goal

Investigate conduction, convection, radiation, specific heat, latent heat, and thermodynamic laws.

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  1. What Is Conduction? Heat Transfer Between Touching SolidsUp next
  2. What Is Convection? Heat Transfer in Liquids and GasesNot started yet
  3. Light and Dark Surfaces: Absorbing and Reflecting HeatYou are here
  4. Comparing Conduction, Convection, and RadiationNot started yet
  5. Calculating Thermal Energy Changes Using Specific Heat CapacityNot started yet
  6. Calculating Energy for State Changes Using Specific Latent HeatNot started yet
  7. Heat Flow and Energy Conservation in Thermal SystemsNot started yet
  8. Why Heat Always Flows From Hot to ColdNot started yet
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Learning standards covered

GlobalOGS.8.PS.12Open Global Science Standards 2026™ · 7th Grade

Investigate mechanisms of thermal energy transfer (conduction, convection, radiation), specific heat capacity, latent heat of phase transitions, thermal equilibrium, and the laws of thermodynamics.