Galileo’s Thermometer

Galileo’s Thermometer

The Italian scientist, Galileo Galilei, created one of the first thermometers in the late 1500s.  It was a rather simple apparatus involving a long thin tube, open at one end, and a pan of water.  Students can replicate this experiment, demonstrating the principle...
Dealing with Heat in Outer Space

Dealing with Heat in Outer Space

Written by Kyle Fraser How does the cooling system of an astronaut’s spacesuit work?  In this lesson plan, the students will learn about the strategies astronauts currently use to manage their body temperatures to survive the extreme environment of outer space....
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