Topic 4C Keeping Warm
In science, Lower 4 are currently working on the ‘Keeping Warm’ topic. The children learn all about conductors, insulators and measuring temperature. They recently undertook an investigation to test how good different materials are at slowing down the melting process. They were given a variety of materials such as tin foil, felt, bubble wrap and foam and challenged to keep their frozen hand intact for as long as possible. As the pictures show, some of the groups were more successful than others!
Measuring the temperature of the frozen hand.
Ouch! Broken fingers!
How can I stop this from melting?
Mmmmmm maybe these will help?
Trying out different materials.
Maybe the bubble wrap will do the trick?
The big melt begins!
Maybe you could try this?
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