I have found the Nova Absolute Value video an good suplement for my Thermodynamics Unit. Students really enjoy listening to the lives of the scientists involved in these experiments. After watching segments of the video I use the following follow up questions.
Conquest of Cold
Video Notes - Keep track of European and American Advancements in Cold Technology.
Assignment
- Compare and Contrast the European Cold Advancements to the American Cold Advancements.
- How has your life been impacted by the cold advancements? Pick one of the inventions talked about today.
Race to Absolute to Zero
Video Notes - Keep track of Dewer and Onnes
Assignment
- Describe the set up of their experiments and how it worked to reach colder and colder temperatures.
- Write a poem describe the race to absolute zero.
- What does it mean to be “in a race with the goal post constantly moving?” Describe a time when you have experienced this in your own life.
I have students offer unique and thoughtful answers to these assignments. I am impressed by my students creativity and you may be too. I often give students a choice of assignments and do not assign all of the them.
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