Do Different Colors Absorb Heat Better?

Provided by: CLEAN |Published on: September 21, 2023
Lesson Plans Grades k-2

Synopsis

  • In this experiment, students will determine if certain colors absorb light energy better than others by creating different colored paper cubes to see how long it takes ice cubes to melt inside each box.
  • The experiment can be completed indoors with a heat lamp or outside in the sun and the more advanced steps can be skipped for younger students.
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Subjects: Science, Mathematics
Authors: CLEAN, Teach Engineering and CU-Boulder
Region: Global
Languages: English

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