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In this two part activity, learners become draft detectives by constructing their own draft catchers to detect drafts around windows or doors.

In this physical sciences activity, learners explore insulation. Leaners investigate how insulation can be used to slow down the conduction of heat from one side of a wall to the other.

This activity/demo introduces learners to aerogel, a glass nanofoam. Learners discover how aerogel is made and how well it insulates as well as learn about aerogel's other unique properties.

In this activity, learners investigate passive solar building design with a focus solely on heating.

In this activity on page 2 of the PDF, learners test different materials to find out which is the best insulator.

In this activity, learners explore how engineers have met the challenge of keeping foods, liquids, and other items cool.