Let Sleeping Bags Lie

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From CIEC Promoting Science, this series of activities investigates heat transfer and the thermal insulation properties of sleeping bags.

In the investigation, students:
• Consider the requirements for different categories of sleeping bags.
• Measure the volume of air trapped in a number of materials used for sleeping bag fillings.
• Test the 'breathability' of cover fabrics.
• Test the thermal insulation properties of fillings.
• Test the effect of washing on the properties of the materials.
• Test the elasticity of the materials used.
• Investigate the factors affecting the stable temperature inside a sleeping bag in use.

Detailed teacher guidance and student activity sheets are provided in the materials.

URL: http://stem.org.uk/rx8hs

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