ThermoSort: Heat vs Cold game

Explore the molecular effects of temperature with ThermoSort: Heat vs Cold.

Drag and drop over 100 molecular scenarios into the correct categories based on their behavior in hot or cold conditions. Learn how temperature affects molecular motion and the properties of materials in this interactive, browser-based game. Whether you're studying thermodynamics or simply curious about the impact of heat and cold on matter, this game provides an engaging way to learn through play. 

This browser-based game is perfect for students looking to understand how temperature affects molecular motion and material properties. It requires no downloads, so you can start learning right away—anytime, anywhere!

Simply drag each item into its corresponding category box within the 60 seconds allocated. Clear the screen to win! Wrong category? Just drag it to the correct one to fix it!

Mode Selection:
• Beginner Mode: Items are color-coded by category for guided learning.
• Advanced Mode: Items are presented in a uniform color for an extra challenge.

Play Style Options:
• Individual Mode: Enjoy the game on your own.
• Team Mode: The game pauses every 20 seconds to allow a new player to take a turn (4 turns total).

Unlock 3 months of unlimited access to the game! Upon purchase, you'll receive a PDF with your unique access link.

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This game focuses on understanding the effects of temperature on matter. and is relevant for middle and high school science. Specifically,

Alberta Alignment (Grades 7–10 – Properties of Matter and Energy):
Focusing on the effects of temperature on materials, ThermoSort aligns with curriculum objectives that investigate how heat and cold impact matter, reinforcing key concepts in thermal science.

British Columbia Alignment (Grades 9–10 – Properties of Matter and Energy):
Focusing on the effects of temperature on matter, ThermoSort aligns with BC curriculum units that explore thermal energy, state changes, and molecular behavior, reinforcing concepts related to energy transfer and material properties.

Manitoba Alignment (Grades 9–10 – Properties of Matter and Energy Transfer):
Focusing on the effects of temperature on materials, ThermoSort aligns with curriculum objectives that explore energy transfer, state changes, and molecular behavior, reinforcing key concepts related to thermal energy and conductivity.

New Brunswick Alignment (Grades 9–10 – Energy, Properties of Matter, and Thermal Science):
Focusing on the impact of temperature on materials, ThermoSort aligns with units that cover thermal energy, state changes, and molecular behavior in New Brunswick’s curriculum.

Nova Scotia Alignment (Grades 9–10 – Properties of Matter and Energy Transfer):
Focusing on the effects of temperature on materials, ThermoSort aligns with Nova Scotia curriculum units that explore energy transfer, state changes, and molecular behavior, reinforcing key concepts related to thermal energy and conductivity.

Ontario Alignment (Grades 7–10 – Properties of Matter and Energy):
Focusing on the effects of temperature, ThermoSort aligns with Ontario’s curriculum on energy transfer and the impact of heat and cold on molecular behavior. It guides students in understanding thermal energy and state changes.

Prince Edward Island Alignment (Grades 9–10 – Properties of Matter and Energy):
Focusing on the effects of temperature on materials, ThermoSort aligns with PEI curriculum expectations by reinforcing units on energy transfer, thermal energy, and the impact of heat and cold on matter.

Quebec Alignment (Secondaire 2–3 / Grades 8–9 – Properties of Matter and Energy):
Focusing on the effects of temperature on materials, ThermoSort aligns with units covering thermal energy, state changes, and molecular behavior within the Quebec curriculum, reinforcing concepts of energy transfer.

Saskatchewan Alignment (Grades 9–10 – Properties of Matter and Energy):
Focusing on the effects of temperature on materials, ThermoSort aligns with Saskatchewan curriculum units that explore energy transfer, state changes, and molecular behavior, reinforcing key concepts related to thermal energy and material properties.

This game aligns with HS-LS1-4, which involves using a model to illustrate the role of cellular division (mitosis) and differentiation in producing and maintaining complex organisms