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Is light related to insulation? An informative hands-on STEM activity demonstrates how light affects temperature. First, the class investigates how light passes through different mediums and how that relates to temperature. Then, scholars take a real-world problem and brainstorm, design, and build solutions to provide insulation from the heat light produces.
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- Have peers test and use their classmates' products and write both positive and negative reviews
- Extend learning by having the class brainstorm other ways to use their designed products
Classroom Considerations
- Requires materials typical classrooms may not contain
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- Incorporates STEM engineering design practices
- Uses a variety of instructional strategies
- Motivates learners by solving a real-world problem
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- None
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