Lesson

It's Getting Hot in Here

Duration
Multiple days

Essential Question

I can design a window covering that minimizes thermal energy transfer.  

I can describe how materials used in my window covering are used to minimize thermal energy transfer.  

I can test my window covering to determine its ability to minimize the flow of thermal energy using the rate of temperature change as a measure of success.  

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Other Instructional Materials or Notes:

6

  • 3 bowls
  • hot water (not too hot for a student to safely place their hand in)
  • ice water and room temperature water
  • towel
  • paper and pencil  
  • 3 thermometers (optional)
  • bag, tray or other container
  • penny, nail, or other metal object  
  • plastic spoon
  • wooden craft stick  
  • cotton ball or piece of soft fabric  
  • aluminum foil  
  • a piece of leather 
  • a piece of vinyl  
  • Paper and pencil 

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