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In this activity, learners conduct an experiment to help Pharaoh design a better insulated tomb. Learners compare how well single, double, and triple insulated cups keep water cold over a period of 20 minutes. Learners collect and analyze the data to conclude which set-up kept the water cool the longest.
- Under 5 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- 1 cent - $1 per group of students
- Ages 8 - 14
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- 6 Styrofoam cups and 3 lids
- 3 thermometers
- water
- ice
- 1000 ml beaker
Subjects
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Engineering and Technology
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Engineering
- Metallurgy and Materials Engineering
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Engineering
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Mathematics
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Data Analysis and Probability
- Data Analysis
- Data Collection
- Data Representation
- Measurement
- Reasoning and Proof
- Representation
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Data Analysis and Probability
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The Nature of Technology
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The Design Process
- Problem Solving
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The Design Process
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Physical Sciences
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Heat and Thermodynamics
- Heat and Temperature
- Heat Transfer
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Heat and Thermodynamics
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
- Gathering Data
- Formulating Explanations
- Communicating Results
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The Scientific Process
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Little, Carlyn ; LaHart, David ; Meyers, Ted ; Weisblat, Brooks
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Museum of Science, Inc. (Miami, FL), 1997
Funding Source:
- Unisys