Blubber Experiment

Blubber Experiment

10-20 minutes
Ages 3-10
0
steps may need help

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A cartoon of Mixing Bowls
Mixing Bowls
A cartoon of Water
Water
A cartoon of Butter
Butter
A cartoon of Ice
Ice
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About This Project

How do hibernating animals or arctic whales stay cozy all winter? They use fat, sometimes called blubber, to insulate their bodies against the cold. In this experiment, we'll see just how effective this technique can be at keeping your hands warm in icy water.

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