--- title: MS-PS1-6 Lesson Plans | Thermal Energy Design Project description: "MS-PS1-6: Chemical Processes for Thermal Energy Undertake a design project to construct, test, and modify a device that either releases or absorbs thermal energy by chemical processes." image: https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/Right%20Image.png --- [![Teacher Login](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/347944/f56bee57-133e-4975-8055-799f1f23588b.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/347944/f56bee57-133e-4975-8055-799f1f23588b) [Teacher Login](https://app.knowatom.com/signin) [![KnowAtom Logo](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/KnowAtom%20Logo.svg "KnowAtom Logo")](https://www.knowatom.com/) # MS-PS1-6: Chemical Processes for Thermal Energy Undertake a design project to construct, test, and modify a device that either releases or absorbs thermal energy by chemical processes. [![Download a Sample Unit](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/347944/20eee377-e175-48fe-a039-ae723137a2a6.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/347944/20eee377-e175-48fe-a039-ae723137a2a6) Science & Engineering Practices - [Asking questions and defining problems](https://www.knowatom.com/asking-questions-and-defining-problems) - [Developing and using models](https://www.knowatom.com/developing-and-using-models) - [Planning and carrying out investigations](https://www.knowatom.com/planning-and-carrying-out-investigations) - [Analyzing and interpreting data](https://www.knowatom.com/analyzing-and-interpreting-data) - [Using mathematics and computational thinking](https://www.knowatom.com/using-mathematics-and-computational-thinking) - [Constructing explanations and designing solutions](https://www.knowatom.com/constructing-explanations-and-designing-solutions) - [Engaging in argument from evidence](https://www.knowatom.com/engaging-in-argument-from-evidence) - [Obtaining evaluating and communicating information](https://www.knowatom.com/obtaining-evaluating-and-communicating-information) Disciplinary Core Ideas - [Chemical Reactions](https://www.knowatom.com/chemical-reactions) - [Developing Possible Solutions](https://www.knowatom.com/developing-possible-solutions) - [Optimizing the Design Solution](https://www.knowatom.com/optimizing-the-design-solution) - [Defining and Delimiting Engineering Problems](https://www.knowatom.com/defining-and-delimiting-engineering-problems) - [Structure and Properties of Matter](https://www.knowatom.com/structure-and-properties-of-matter) Crosscutting Concepts - [Energy and Matter](https://www.knowatom.com/energy-and-matter) - [Influence of Science Engineering and Technology on Society and the Natural World](https://www.knowatom.com/influence-of-science-engineering-and-technology-on-society-and-the-natural-world) - [Structure and Function](https://www.knowatom.com/structure-and-function) - [Interdependence of Science Engineering and Technology](https://www.knowatom.com/interdependence-of-science-engineering-and-technology) [![New call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/347944/b5a1446e-d782-4a5f-a019-0b3b98c8304f.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/347944/b5a1446e-d782-4a5f-a019-0b3b98c8304f) ## Browse MS-PS1-6 Lesson Plans Grade Ranges All K-2 3-5 6-8 [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/Screenshot%20(24).png) ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/7th-grade-science/thermal-energy-and-particle-motion) ## [Thermal Energy and Particle Motion In this unit, students are introduced to science and engineering by exploring several phenomena that relate to cooking. Students begin with an investigation into the structure of matter and how energy determines state of matter. This page is a high level look at key components of this lesson. ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/7th-grade-science/thermal-energy-and-particle-motion) [ VIEW LESSON ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/7th-grade-science/thermal-energy-and-particle-motion) [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/Grade/Screenshot%20(28).png) ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/7th-grade-science/chemical-reactions) ## [Chemical Reactions In this unit, students focus on interactions between matter and energy. In this lesson, students figure out the endothermic and exothermic phenomenon of chemical hot and cold packs to analyze matter and energy in different kinds of chemical reactions. This page is a high-level extract of this lesson. ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/7th-grade-science/chemical-reactions) [ VIEW LESSON ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/7th-grade-science/chemical-reactions) [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/Grade/Screenshot%20(28).png) ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/7th-grade-science/engineering-chemical-cold-pack-reactions) ## [Engineering Chemical Cold Pack Reactions In this unit, students explore several phenomena that relate to cooking. In this lesson, students evaluate chemical reactions, and use that knowledge to engineer a prototype that transfers energy by chemical processes. This page showcases key components of this lesson. ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/7th-grade-science/engineering-chemical-cold-pack-reactions) [ VIEW LESSON ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/7th-grade-science/engineering-chemical-cold-pack-reactions) [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/image3-Oct-08-2023-08-03-56-9723-PM.png) ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/6th-grade-science/engineering-thermal-control) ## [Engineering Thermal Control In this unit, students focus on the Earth-Sun-moon system to explore how gravity pulls objects including satellites into orbit. In this lesson, students engineer an insulating solution for a prototype satellite that minimizes the amount of thermal energy transferred into or out of it.](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/6th-grade-science/engineering-thermal-control) [ VIEW LESSON ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/6th-grade-science/engineering-thermal-control) Standards citation: NGSS Lead States. 2013. *Next Generation Science Standards: For States, By State*s. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. 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