Science project enhancement

[Guest]

how can i enhance my project so it doesn't look boring? my project is : What household materials best limits heat transfer?

[davidkallman2]

Just a thought, try selecting non-boring items around the house. I'm just look looking around the desk near the computer and see a stapler, a paperback book and a floppy disk. One might be able to make some science based on experimenting on these objects. Just some thoughts to get the creative juices flowing.

[Guest]

actually, i just changed my topic because i don't have anything to heat the objects with that i can bring to school. i must have an experiment ready or it wont count. So my new title is Which container best limits heat transfer?

[davidkallman2]

Same thoughts in previous mail apply to choosing objects. One need only look for common, non-boring containers (e.g., pots and pans, and their lids) in your environment to find container objects and measure how they limit heat transfer. I have no idea what the results will be, but it's a good idea to have a small, but reasonably diverse and complete set. Anyone have any thoughts?

Very important, also note, since we're talking about heat, apply heat at a level lower than would burn skin or cause flames.