The Super Six's STEM
Last week we learned lots of different things in our STEM lesson. We learned about temperature, insulation and also how to put information into line graphs.
The first thing we did was split into small groups of 3/4/5. Next, we boiled the kettle to 100 degree celsius (Boiling point). Mr Clark then carefully added the water into each of our containers. Some of the containers were covered in different materials like
- Fabric
- bubble wrap
- polystyrene
We also had a glass and a very big plastic container. We then put the thermometer in the hot water and measured the temperature every minute for 10 minutes, taking it out carefully try not to touch the sides. The first time we had no cover. The second, we covered to stop heat escaping out the top. We noticed the boards heated up and condensation formed on the bottom of the board as the steam condensed.
OUR RESULTS
The water in every container decreased in temperature. Our biggest tub decreased the quickest. While the ones that were wrapped up and covered held their heat better.
