Heat

Curriculum details

Strand

Energy (Strand 2)

Sub-strand

Heat (2.1)

Content standard

2.2.1.CS.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of heat transfer from substances and recognise its importance in the choice of materials as good or bad conductors 2.2.1.LO.1 Design experiments with available resources in the laboratory to determine the specific heat capacities of liquids and solids and also to determine latent heat of fusion of a liquid.

Indicator

2.2.1.LI.2 - Calculate the specific heat capacities of substances:

Suggested placement

Semester 1, Week 13 (Week 13 of the year)

Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.

Curriculum reference

NaCCA curriculum document, p. 108

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Following from the exemplars above, guide learners to define heat capacity and specific capacity and establish the relationship that exist between heat capacity and the specific heat capacity.
Guide learners to use the method of mixtures, cooling curve method and electrical method to determine the specific heat capacities of liquids and solids.
Encourage the appreciation and valuing of the skills and abilities of individuals from diverse backgrounds, including gender, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and disabilities.
Assessment (2.2.1.AS.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 3 Strategic reasoning.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Audio-visuals
- Internet
- Projectors
- YouTube
- Virtual Lab Calorimeter apparatus
- Benson burner/heater
- Thermometer
- Masses (different metals)