Build a Cooler
Active Time
10-20 minutes
Total Project Time
1-2 hours
Key Concepts
Heat, insulation
![]() Two plastic food storage containers. Each contains a smaller plastic cup with an ice cube inside. One of the containers is otherwise empty, and one is lined with cotton balls. IntroductionHow does a cooler keep things cold? Which material makes the best insulation? Try this project to find out how long you can keep an ice cube from melting once it's out of the freezer! CreditsBen Finio, PhD, Science Buddies
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Active Time
10-20 minutes
Total Project Time
1-2 hours
Key Concepts
Heat, insulation
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