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Cool and Not-So-Cool Materials WorksheetCool and Not-So-Cool Materials Worksheet
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Cool and Not-So-Cool Materials

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Why do some materials feel cool to the touch, but not others? Learn about thermal conductors and thermal insulators with a fun science experiment. First, kids read the results of an experiment with spoons and hot water. They then try their own experiment with ice cubes wrapped in different materials. Which material insulates the ice cube the best?

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heating and cooling, properties of materials, science experiment, thermal conduction, thermal insulation, guided inquiry, conducting heat, science
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3rd - 4th
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Science
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