Gas Laws

This is a "gold star" lesson plan that incorporates the virtual manipulative "Gas Properties" from PhET (University of Colorado). Students investigate properties of gases, represent predictions graphically, test predictions using the manipulative, and then extend the knowledge into real investigations (i.e. non virtual).
Resource ID#: 558 Type: Lesson Plan
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Direct Link: http://phet.colorado.edu/teacher_ideas/view-contribution.php?contribution_id=254

General Information

Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Java Plugin
Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s)
Keywords: gas, properties, virtual manipulative, PhET Gas Properties, predict
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet
Instructional Design Framework(s): Predict-Explain-Observe-Explain, Learning Cycle (e.g., 5E)
Resource Collection: General Collection

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Virtual Manipulative

PhET Gas Properties:

This virtual manipulative allows you to investigate various aspects of gases through virtual experimentation. From the site: Pump gas molecules to a box and see what happens as you change the volume, add or remove heat, change gravity, and more (open the box, change the molecular weight of the molecule). Measure the temperature and pressure, and discover how the properties of the gas vary in relation to each other.

Type: Virtual Manipulative