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Thermal insulation

Thermal insulation. Blakely harris Matt robertson skye lewis edva seferi. purpose. To determine the best material(s) for insulating a Snapple bottle using household materials. . background. Insulation is a key part of temperature regulation, and affects energy conservation.

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Thermal insulation

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  1. Thermal insulation Blakely harrisMatt robertson skyelewisedvaseferi

  2. purpose • To determine the best material(s) for insulating a Snapple bottleusing household materials.

  3. background • Insulation is a key part of temperature regulation, and affects energy conservation. Pink Board and Blue Board, two of the most potent greenhouse gas agents. A change must occur, or many species like the beautiful polar bear will face extinction.

  4. Setup • Split into teams of 2. • Each team take 2 Snapple bottles and fill with room temperature water. • Rock, Paper Scissors for first choice in material. • Winner selects first, then alternate in choosing materials until they have all been selected.

  5. Let the creativity begin… Styrofoam Tinfoil Rubber Liner Paper Bag Towel T-Shirt Fabric Cardboard Coffee Bag

  6. Data collection • Each team will have 4 materials to insulate 2 Snapple bottles. • Lab view will take temperature readings every 15 seconds for a duration of 5 minutes (20 total). • The insulated Snapple bottles will be tested 2 at a time (1 from each team).

  7. Results • Each team’s average change in temperature can be calculated with this formula: Bottle #1 change in temp. + Bottle #2 Change in temp. ______________________________________________________________________ 2 • The team with the lower average change in temperature wins.

  8. analysis • Teams will finish their experiment by answering a set of questions… • Which insulation materials worked best? Why do you think these were better materials? • What suggestions do you have to improve this lab for future students? • How does this lab relate to sustainability? Is insulation an effective way to conserve energy?

  9. The end • Any Questions?

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