Activity 1:  How do you perform a simple experiment?  (Text page 12)
Skills  Measure, Collect Data, Control Variables

Problem - Does color have an effect on heat absorption?

Hypothesis - I think the color of an object affects how much heat it absorbs.

Plan your experiment - Follow the procedure on page 12.

Make a prediction _____________________________________________

Task 1  Prelab Prep (DONE)
Task 2  Data Record

    Table 1.2                        Highest Temperature Reached

	Black Paper	White Paper	Red Paper	Blue Paper
Paper Temp (ºC)	_____ºC	_____ºC	_____ºC	_____ºC

     2. Done  (Prepare graph)
    3. Done  (Record data and make graph)

Task 3  Procedure  (DONE)

Task 4  Analysis
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Task 5  Conclusion
    Color seems to have an effect on the absorption of heat energy.  The colors ________________ and ________________ absorbed more heat.  Their temperatures were higher.  Therefore, my conclusion is that _____________er  colors absorb more heat energy than _______________er  colors.

Everyday Application

Extension  (Click here for a picture)