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This At Home: Keep a Cube Activity activity also includes:
Let cooler heads prevail. Future engineers first learn about heat transfer and insulation. They then design and build a contraption that will prevent an ice cube from melting for as long as possible.
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NGSS:
Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
- As a class, create a rubric for the activity
- Have a contest to see which pupil or group can keep their ice cube intact for the longest time
Classroom Considerations
- Familiarity with the engineering design process is a plus
- Requires some basic materials, including ice cubes
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Includes a printable sheet with directions
- Provides a separate teacher reference
Cons
- None