The Great Ice Cube Melt

Students design and create containers that will keep one standard-sized ice cubes in their solid form for a set period of time. The winner is the person who creates the container that keeps the ice cube solid for the longest period of time.
Ribbon Templates are included for first, second, and third prize

After the actual “Great Ice Cube Melt” students will analyze what worked and what did not

Take the classic STEM challenge to the next level. Question Can you build a better cooler that can hold ice colder longer? This lab is an application of the engineering process. Also, includes

1. Engineering
2. Geometry
3. Ratios
4. Critical thinking
   Materials are common items around the home
   No prep for you but lots of science for your students.

Students learn and apply concepts in thermodynamics and energy—mainly convection, conduction, and radiation— to solve a challenge. This is accomplished by splitting students into teams and having them follow the engineering design process to design and build a small insulated box, with the goal of keeping an ice cube frozen