How can we help people survive in extreme temperatures?
Grade
6-8
Subjects
Science, STEM
Key Content
physics, heat transfer, thermal energy, engineering design
Students learn about heat transfer to design, build, and test prototypes (e.g., self-heating blankets, cooling hats) for people in their community who face extreme temperatures. Their portable and flexible prototypes are designed to release or absorb thermal energy and should help prevent hypothermia or heat stroke.