Insulation

What do you need?

1. Down jacket
2. Gloves/mittens
3. Cotton sock
4. Wool sock
5. Other types of cloth or clothing
6. Plastic foam
7. Dirt
8. Large piece of paper
9. Aluminum foil
10. Leaves
11. Fiberglass insulation material (ask your parents if there is any extra around! Use gloves to handle so the fiberglass doesn't irritate your skin.)
12. Baby food jars with lids -- one for each of the different materials you'll be checking.
13. Large board to place all your items on -- a large tray will work too!
14. A gallon jug of water or hot water (don't scald yourself) from a sink.
15. A good thermometer
16. A note book and pencil

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