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Title:

Cold Metal

Url:

https://www.exploratorium.edu/snacks/cold-metal

Publisher:

Exploratorium (Organization)

Description: This site provides an activity on the conductivity and resistivity of various materials. A thermometer and other everyday materials like wood, metal, and styrofoam are used to compare temperatures detected by one’s hands with measured temperatures. The site contains an explanation of the observations and descriptions of insulators and conductors as well as materials needed and assembly for the activity. This activity is part of Exploratorium's Science Snacks series.

LC Classification:

Science -- Physics -- Heat -- Heat transfer -- Study and teaching. Research -- Experiments
Science -- Physics -- Heat -- Relations between pressure, volume, and temperature -- Solids
Science -- Physics -- Heat -- Study and teaching. Research -- Experiments

GEM Subject:

Science
Science -- Physics
Science -- Instructional issues

Key Concept:

Physics -- Heat
Physics -- Temperature

Resource Type:

Instructional Material
Instructional Material -- Lesson/Lesson Plan

Format:

Document -- HTML

Audience:

Educator
Learner

Education Level:

High School
Higher Education
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Lower Division)
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Lower Division)
Vocational/Professional Development Education

Language:

English

Rights:

Exploratorium

Access Rights:

Free access

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