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6.39 Thermal Energy and Particle Motion Worksheet

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This Grade 6 Science worksheet provides structured practice on 6.39 Thermal Energy and Particle Motion. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Thermal Energy and Particle Motion - Which diagram or model best shows thermal energy and particle motion? (NGSS MS‑PS3‑3/4)

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery
Two identical cups of water sit under identical lamps. Cup A is black metal and Cup B is white foam. After 10 minutes, Cup A is warmer. Which conclusion best matches the thermometer evidence and a particle model?
Awater particles in Cup A gained more thermal energy, so their average motion increased more quickly
BCup A created new water particles
Cwater in Cup B must have stopped moving
Dcolor changes particle size directly
Solution & Explanation:The higher temperature in Cup A means its water particles gained more thermal energy and moved faster on average.
Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery
A diagram of a sea breeze is being created. Which feature should the best diagram show over the land during the day?
Aair warming over land, particles moving faster, and the warmer air rising
Bair over land freezing and sinking because the Sun is shining
Cno particle motion over the land
Dair over the ocean rising because land stays cooler
Solution & Explanation:During the day, land warms quickly, so air above it warms, the particles move faster, and the air rises.
Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery
A table compares equal-mass samples of the same liquid that all start at 60 C. After 10 minutes, Sample A is 50 C, Sample B is 44 C, Sample C is 56 C, and Sample D is 48 C. Which sample lost the most thermal energy?
ASample A
BSample B
CSample C
DSample D
Solution & Explanation:For equal masses of the same liquid, the largest temperature drop means the most thermal energy was lost.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 6 Science students. It aligns with educational standard MS-PS3-3 (Primary standard selected for prompt fields in this prompt cell: NGSS MS-PS3-3. Skill statement in this prompt cell: Which diagram or model best shows thermal energy and particle motion? Associated standards listed with this skill in this prompt cell: NGSS MS-PS3-3/4. Use this prompt-provided wording as the supporting standard description for this workflow.).

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