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Text Cold Metal

TLF ID A003896

This activity invites students to investigate why, when you touch a variety of materials, some will seem warmer or colder than others, even when they're at the same temperature. The activity includes a list of tools and materials required, what to do and notice, an explanation for the underlying science of what students observe and suggestions for further activities.





Educational details

Educational value
  • Teaching and learning
Year level

9

Learning area
  • Science

Other details

Contributors
  • Publisher
  • Name: Exploratorium
  • Organization: Exploratorium
  • Description: Publisher
  • Address: UNITED STATES
  • Resource metadata contributed by
  • Name: Education Services Australia Ltd
  • Organisation: Education Services Australia Ltd
  • Address: AUSTRALIA
  • URL: www.esa.edu.au
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Learning Resource Type
  • Text
Rights
  • © The Exploratorium, www.exploratorium.edu