Description
How a colour change entomology mug works
Teaching ideas for the colour change entomology mug
- Learn how heat-sensitive printing works to produce the colour change entomology mug.
- Also known as thermochromism, find out about how the chameleon grasshopper changes colour due to heat
- Discuss the difference between opaque, translucent and transparent materials.
- Run an experiment which determines which colour absorbs more heat. Place a thermometer on different coloured tiles or pieces of paper or alternatively add ice to different coloured materials and see which melt first in the sun.
- Does the mug need hot water or is it just heat that affects it? Try putting a hairdryer on the mug!
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-Caulfield Grammar School – Big Science Big FunThanks so much for presenting at our school on Monday. Our students enjoyed the show.
-Greenvale Primary School – Big Science Big FunFizzics Education curated a thoughtful and hands-on experience for the children, incorporating practical, skill-based learning activities and followed by a science presentation at the end of the event involving liquid nitrogen. This was delivered safely and effectively, capturing both the children and the parents for the duration of the presentation.
-Macquarie Bank – Family Fun DayFizzics Education ran a show today at our school and it was wonderful. He was a great facilitator and the show was age appropriate and well done.
-Mount Zion Early learning centre – Little Science Big Fun