As part of our Polar Explorers topic, we experimented with different materials to see which one was the best insulator to keep a penguin warm! We wrapped different materials around cans, filled them with warm water then measured the temperature using a digital thermometer. We predicted that tin foil would be the best because we use foil at home to keep chicken warm but were surprised to discover that polystyrene was a clear winner!
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