2020 Virtual AIChE Annual Meeting

AIChE K-12 Module, Grades 3-5 (2) - Insulation Challenge

Author

Stephanie Feller - Presenter, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Student Chapter, Outreach Committee, Brian Carrick, Elizabeth Schulz, Sarah Tanck, Stephanie Feller
Students use everyday materials to design an insulation system around a cup containing ice. The objective is to melt the least amount of ice possible in a 20 minute time frame.

Presented by: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Student Chapter, Outreach Committee, Brian Carrick, Elizabeth Schulz, Sarah Tanck, Stephanie Feller

Module Topic(s): Material properties, heat transfer, conduction