The Science of Combustion

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The Science of Combustion title slide

Author: Shermal Fernando, Jacob Usrey, and Catherine Brewer

Subject/Class: Science

Grade Level: 6th – 9th grades

Summary: This lesson introduces students to the science of combustion. Students will learn the stages of combustion and the characteristics of those stages. The lesson includes hands-on marshmallow toasting and the creation of posters in which students discuss factors related to combustion such as fuel, smoke, and transfer of thermal energy.

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