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Purdue University
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3rd
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Science
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2015
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Field Trip Snack Holder

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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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Concepts

light, energy, light energy, sunlight, light refraction, insulation, insulators, electromagnetic radiation, reflections, engineering, engineering design

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • 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

Pros

  • 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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