insulation challenge. materials each team begins with a standard 10 ream paper box
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InsulationChalleng
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InsulationChalleng
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MaterialsMaterialsEach team begins with
a standard 10 ream paper box.
Each team begins with a standard 10 ream
paper box.
Insulation MaterialsInsulation MaterialsBubble WrapMicro Foam
Paper PackagingAluminum FoilPacking TapePoster Board
Transparencies
Bubble WrapMicro Foam
Paper PackagingAluminum FoilPacking TapePoster Board
Transparencies
Material Cost (quantity) PricePacking Tape (gram) $1.00 Aluminum Foil (inch) $0.20 Poster Board (sheet) $10.00 Bubble Wrap (sheet) $10.00 Quilted Packing (sheet) $7.50 Micro Foam (sheet) $5.00 Double Pane Window (ea) $5.00 Low E Window (ea) $10.00 Double pane Door (ea) $10.00 Low E Door (ea) $20.00
Building Code
The house must have:
1 front door, 1 sliding door, and 4 windows with the dimentions below:
Building Code
The house must have:
1 front door, 1 sliding door, and 4 windows with the dimentions below:
Scale - 1” = 1’
3’
6’
3’
4’4’
3’
6’
6’
Building Code
The front door must open and close.
Windows do not have to open.
Building Code
The front door must open and close.
Windows do not have to open.
Scale - 1” = 1’
3’
6’
3’
4’4’
3’
6’
6’
Building Code
No ceiling or wall insulation can be exposed. It must be covered by drywall (poster board).
Building Code
No ceiling or wall insulation can be exposed. It must be covered by drywall (poster board).
Scale - 1” = 1’
3’
6’
3’
4’4’
3’
6’
6’
Building Code
The house must be able to fit on the testing base. It projects inside the house ¾” .
Building Code
The house must be able to fit on the testing base. It projects inside the house ¾” .
Scale - 1” = 1’
3’
6’
3’
4’4’
3’
6’
6’
Window& Door
Simulations
Window& Door
SimulationsSingle Pane =
1 layer of transparencyDual Pane = 2 layers of
transparencyLow E =
2 layers + micro foam
Single Pane = 1 layer of
transparencyDual Pane = 2 layers of
transparencyLow E =
2 layers + micro foam
Caulking SimulationCaulking Simulation
Packaging Tape will be used as caulking.
A roll of tape is weighed and issued to each team. The team uses the tape to attach insulation and seal
the box, windows and doors. Upon completion
the roll of tape is weighed and the team is charged
$1/gram of tape.
Packaging Tape will be used as caulking.
A roll of tape is weighed and issued to each team. The team uses the tape to attach insulation and seal
the box, windows and doors. Upon completion
the roll of tape is weighed and the team is charged
$1/gram of tape.
Testing BaseTesting Base
The testing base just fits inside the house and has two 100 watt bulbs. The temp probe is used to measure the inside temperature.
The testing base just fits inside the house and has two 100 watt bulbs. The temp probe is used to measure the inside temperature.
Testing BaseTesting Base
Vernier temperature probes can be used to measure the inside and
outside temperatures
Vernier temperature probes can be used to measure the inside and
outside temperatures
Temp. Measurements
Temp. Measurements
An inexpensive infared thermometer can also be used to measure the
temps.
An inexpensive infared thermometer can also be used to measure the
temps.
Temp MeasurementsTemp MeasurementsWith the house sitting on the light bulb base, 12 temperatures are
taken and averaged in a spreadsheet.
With the house sitting on the light bulb base, 12 temperatures are
taken and averaged in a spreadsheet.
Scale - 1” = 1’
3’
6’
3’
4’4’
3’
6’
6’
T1T1roof roof centercenter
T2T2 Window 1Window 1
T3T3 Window 2Window 2
T4T4 Window 3Window 3
T5T5 Window 4Window 4
T6T6 Corner 1Corner 1
T7T7 Corner 2Corner 2
T8T8Door Door CrackCrack
T9T9 SliderSlider
T10T10 WallWall
T11T11 Base 1Base 1
T12T12 Base 2Base 2
T1
T2 T3
T6
T7
T8
T9
T11
Total SavingsTotal Savings
Total Savings =[Ave. T x ($3.00/degree/year x 10 years)]
– Cost of materials
Total Savings =[Ave. T x ($3.00/degree/year x 10 years)]
– Cost of materials
EvaluationEvaluation
Prompt:If I did this activity
again, I would change:
Prompt:If I did this activity
again, I would change: