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Observing energy change during phase change

Grades 6 - 12 Science

The Concord Consortium's interactive lab browser has a number of interactive visual simulations.  This specific link shows the differences in particle movement as heat energy is added to a specific substance. 

Scope and Sequence connection: 6:1 Energy and Simple Machines. 

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