Dear Parents,
We are nearing the end of our Hot and Cold unit in science.
Our final project will be an at home project due: Tuesday, December 10, 2013. Each child is to
design a “Keep It Cool” device. This purpose of this device is to keep an ice cube frozen for the
longest length of time possible. The children are to use materials found at home to make
“insulators” for an ice cube. Please do not go out and buy material for this project. There must be
a way for us to put an ice cube into the insulator and be able to check on the ice cube periodically
throughout the day. You do not need to send an ice cube from home, as we will be carrying out this
experiment at school. The children are to make their own insulators so please do not send already
made or store bought thermoses for this project. We have discussed insulating materials and
conducted an experiment at school to learn about good vs. poor insulators. Please discuss this
project with your child and help them gather materials, but remember your child will be asked to
explain his or her own project.
Please have your child bring their device and write up sheet on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 so
that we can share the insulators with the class.
Thank you for your support and I hope you and your child have fun with this project! Please
contact me if you have any questions.
Ms. Dez