3. Chilling Out
Learners test and compare materials to see which ones work best to protect against cold.
Setup: Prep Time 50 min.
- Set up materials stations.
- Prepare chart.
- Print handouts.
*See Materials & Preparation in the Educator Guide linked above for full info.
21st Century Skills
- Critical Thinking
Habits of Mind
- Apply science knowledge to problem-solving
- Investigate properties and uses of materials
Learners Will Do
- Test how materials insulate against cold and consider which to use in a space glove.
Learners Will Know
- Engineers must learn how different materials work for different uses.
Connecting Across Adventures
- Adventure 2: Everyday Gloves: Last time, learners did simple tasks wearing different gloves and compared results. Then they learned how spacesuit gloves protect astronauts from space hazards.
- Adventure 3: Chilling Out: Today, learners test how well different materials protect against cold. Later, they’ll use collected data to design space gloves.
- Adventure 4: Ready for Impact: Next time, learners will test how well different materials protect against impact.