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Keywords:

Insulator, Electricity, Science education, Science activities, Heat transfer, Conduction, Convection, Radiation

Mediator:

Middle school teachers, Teachers

Language:

English

General

Essential Resources: 

Long stem Celsius thermometer capable of reading temperatures from room temperature (~25°C) to 0°C; Stopwatch; 1-pint container (with lid) filled with air; 1-pint container (with lid) filled with cotton; 1-pint container (with lid) filled with steel wool; Bowl with a capacity of 750 milliliters; 500 milliliters of ice water; Marked container to measure the ice water