This Week in Our Classroom:
This week, our Grade 11 physics students explored the concept of heat and thermal energy transfer. We discussed how heat flows between objects at different temperatures and examined the principles of conduction, convection, and radiation. Through experiments, students measured temperature changes and calculated heat transfer using specific heat capacity. Analyzing data helped us understand why some materials heat up faster than others.
Student Spotlight:
Kudos to Janko for his excellent work during the kinetic theory lab activity. His thoughtful approach to data collection and analysis demonstrated a strong grasp of the concepts!
Looking Ahead:
Next week, we’ll delve into phase changes and latent heat, exploring how energy is absorbed or released during melting, freezing, and boiling. Students will conduct an investigation to calculate the latent heat of fusion for ice.