insulation

Background: If you wrap something hot with a good insulating material it stays hot. If you wrap something cold with a good insulation material it stays cold. In other words a good insulating material prevents the transmission of heat.

Research question: Which material has the best insulation properties? (Make a ranking of the materials)

Procedure:

• The picture shows the materials and equipment you have to find the answer to the research question.
• In your group make a plan on:
  1. how to do the experiment
  2. what will you write down in your table?
• Before you do the experiment discuss your plans with your teacher