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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.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 8 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners make a solar oven. Learners witness the awesome power of the sun to make a yummy treat--a chocolate chip cookie!

$10 - $20 per group Ages 6 - 11 30 to 45 minutes
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Learners see convection currents in action in this highly visual demonstration. Sealed bags of colored hot or cold water are immersed in tanks of water.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this design challenge activity, learners design and build a solar hot water heater. Their goal is to create a heater that yields the highest temperature change.

$10 - $20 per student Ages 11 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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Learners apply their knowledge of heat transfer to design two cans - one that will retain heat and one that will cool down quickly.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 11 - 14 45 to 60 minutes