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Energy Density (Halloween Edition)
Summary
Students calculate the energy density of Halloween candy, rank their results, and connect the math to how energy density works in real-world fuels like natural gas, coal, and uranium. The lesson includes a teacher guide, student handout, and candy nutrition data, and fits a single class period. Works well as a seasonal activity for middle or high school science and pairs with SC’s Introduction to Natural Gas Energy + Density Lab.
Activities
Handout
In this student investigation, learners collect and analyze nutrition data to calculate the energy density of popular Halloween treats.
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