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Waxed paper, newspaper, or aluminum foil? Keeping an ice cube from melting may require one or more of these materials. Learners design a box that will provide insulation so an ice cube stays intact for at least 90 minutes.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have a contest to see which group's design keeps the ice cube intact for the longest amount of time
Classroom Considerations
- Scholars should have knowledge of heat transfer
- After building the boxes, the activity requires waiting for 90 minutes to compare ice cubes inside and outside the box
Pros
- An Engineering & Science Connections section provides additional information about relevant topics
- Gives a few guiding questions to facilitate discussion
Cons
- None