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Liquid Nitrogen Experiments: Insulators

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What is an insulator? What materials make the best insulator? Watch as Joanne and Steve conduct a simple experiment to see if a plastic cup insulates better than a styrofoam cup. Make a prediction: which do you think will be the better insulator? Why?

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independent variables, variables, dependent variables, insulators, liquid nitrogen

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Grade
4th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
5:04
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