From Hot to Not: Which cup keeps coffee the warmest?
Energy and Change
Holden Huntington
- Grade:
- 6
- Teacher:
- Lisa Foster
My project is about finding out which type of cup can keep your coffee hotter the longest. I chose this project because my mom often purs a cup of coffee and then forgets about it. When she goes back to drink it the coffee is already cold. I wanted to find a cup that would help solve this problem. My results were that a styrofoam cup actually kept coffee warmest the longest compared to other materials. My project is important because if people like to keep their coffee warmer longer they can see which cup is best to use.
Fantastic work! I really enjoyed how you connected science to a real-life problem. Your data collection was organized, and your explanation about heat loss and slope showed strong scientific thinking. Including a control cup was an excellent design choice. Keep asking everyday science questions, you are thinking like an engineer!
Your precise measurements and detailed tracking show strong scientific discipline. Keep that curiosity burning!