Thermal Energy Formative

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MYP 1 Thermal Energy Formative

Criterion A

Section 1: Strand i - Outlining the scientific knowledge

Strand Level Descriptor Grade Grade


allocated earned by
learner

Ai 3 Recall the scientific knowledge 3-4

Ai 2 State the scientific knowledge 5-6

Ai 1 Outline the scientific knowledge 7-8

1. All matter has thermal energy because atoms are constantly


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2. Which would have more thermal energy: a cup of room-temperature water or


a cup of cold water?
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3. Removing thermal energy from liquid water can cause it to change to what
state?
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4. Give two everyday examples of the thermal energy of a substance being


increased.
a.________________________________________________________
b._______________________________________________________

5. Give two everyday examples of the thermal energy of a substance being


decreased.
A.________________________________________________________
B.________________________________________________________

6. In which substance are molecules moving the fastest?


a. Solid water (ice)
b. Liquid water
c. Water vapor (gas)
Section 2: Strand ii - Applying the scientific knowledge to solve problems &
suggest solutions

Strand Level Descriptor Grade Grade


allocated earned by
learner

Aii 3 Apply scientific knowledge to 3-4


suggest solutions

Aii 2 Apply scientific knowledge to solve 5-6


problems

Aii 1 Apply scientific knowledge to solve 7-8


problems & suggest solutions

8. You were playing a soccer match, then you injured your knee and your
coach gave you a pack of ice to place on your knee. In which direction does
thermal energy move?
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9. Explain how the motion of the particles in the cold patch changed after you
placed it on your knee
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10. An inflated balloon placed in a freezer would get (smaller or larger)


because the air molecules in the balloon would (speed up or slow down)

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Section 3: Strand iii - Interpreting information to make scientific judgments

Strand Level Descriptor Grade Grade


allocated earned by
learner

Aiii 3 Apply information to make 3-4


judgments

Aiii 2 Apply information to make 5-6


scientifically supported judgments

Aiii 1 Interpret information to make 7-8


scientifically supported judgments

The following list describes some examples of technological solutions to


different problems of heat transfer. Interpret each of the technological
solutions and apply what you know about heat transfer in order to outline the
problem that they are solving, and how they work.

a) Why is the air conditioner in the class installed on the ceiling?


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b) A high-quality thermos is made out of aluminium metal. Why is the cup


sleeve made from silicon?
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