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Project Based Learning: Hands-on Heat and Fluid Activity

October 25, 2017

Project Based Learning: Hands-on Heat and Fluid Activity

SHSID’s recent introduction of the Project Based Learning course has presented many interesting and original ways for students to learn and enjoy themselves at the same time. As part of the ‘Investigation of Heat and Fluid’ course, SHSIDers recently performed a hands-on activity involving the methods of heat conservation and transfer.

First, the students each presented different methods of heat transfer to their class- conduction, convection, and radiation- and answered related questions, such as how to encourage and reduce heat transfer. After a brief overview, the class split into two groups and began to make their own “thermos” by using their built up knowledge to create an effective container to slow heat transfer. The teacher provided them with a variety of materials, such as big water bottles, newspapers, bubble wrap, and aluminum foil. The students could use these to keep temperatures relatively stable within their thermos.

Students were required to work together as a team to ensure the effectiveness of their thermos. Every team worked very diligently. They placed two beakers of water inside each container. After ten minutes, the temperature of each beaker of water was measured again. Finally, the winning group was determined. Their water only dropped a mere 9.2 degrees Celsius!

From this activity, the students not only incorporated their Physics knowledge into real-world activities, but also developed teamwork skills, and from the results achieved by the end of class, it is evident that the project was largely successful.

(Written by 9(7) Maechen Wang Picture by Ms. Sheng Li)