Professional Learning
Thermal Properties Meet Spacecraft
Energy
Physical Science
HS-PS3-4
Thermal Energy
Connection Video
TEKS Science CHEM.13.A
TEKS Science CHEM.13.D
CHEM1-PS3-2
PHYS1-PS3-1
PHYS1-PS3-4
3.2.9-12.R
We explore thermal properties of different metals as they relate to the 2nd law of thermodynamics to consider metal choice for a spacecraft. Using colors, categories, and scatter plots we explore the data as you can in the [Designing for Spacecraft Reentry](https://tuvalabs.com/datasets/thermal_properties_of_materials_part_1/activities/view/772) activity.