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Keep it Cool Lesson PlanKeep it Cool Lesson Plan
Publisher
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
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Grade
3rd - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Duration
2 hrs
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Collaborative Learning
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Scientific Equipment
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Keep it Cool

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This cool lesson plan is ideal for elementary engineers or physical scientists, especially when learning about heat transfer and insulation. After reading a page of background information, engineering teams collaborate to design and build a container that will keep cold water form warming. They select materials for, construct, and test their design over an hour's time by measuring water temperature changes with a thermometer. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

engineering design, engineering, heat transfer, heat, insulation

Additional Tags

stem, insulation, materials engineering, engineering design, heat transfer, science

Pros

  • Ideal for meeting Next Generation Science Standards in elementary level engineering and middle school physical science
  • Inspires teamwork, problem solving, and critical thinking skills
  • Includes optional writing activities and suggestions for time adaptations

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.4.1 RI.4.2 RI.4.3 RI.4.4 RI.4.5 RI.4.8 RI.4.10 RI.5.1 RI.5.2 RI.5.3 RI.5.4 RI.5.8 RI.5.10 RI.6.1 RI.6.2 RI.6.3 RI.6.4 RI.6.5 RI.6.6 RI.6.8 RI.6.10 RI.7.1 RI.7.2 RI.7.3 RI.7.4 RI.7.5 RI.7.6 RI.7.8 RI.7.10 RI.8.1 RI.8.2 RI.8.3 RI.8.4 RI.8.5 RI.8.6 RI.8.8 RI.8.10 RST.6-8.1 RST.6-8.2 RST.6-8.4 RST.6-8.5 RST.6-8.6 RST.6-8.8 RST.6-8.10

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