What is the Best Insulator: Air, Styrofoam, Foil, or Cotton? Grades 3-5.

Authors :: Tufts Univ., Medford, MA.
Rushton, Erik
Ryan, Emily
Swift, Charles
Publication Year :: 2001
Abstract: Contrary to what many students think, heat flows from hot to cold. Working in groups of 3-4, students investigate the properties of insulators in attempts to keep a cup of water from freezing and, once it is frozen, to keep it from melting. This activity requires a 4.5-hour time period for completion. (Author/SOE)

Language :: English
Database :: ERIC
Notes :: Produced by the Office for Technology and Industry Collaboration. For other activities in series, see SE 068 011-041.
Publication Type :: Electronic Resource
Accession number :: ED480788
Document Type :: Guides - Classroom - Teacher