Audience
Educators
Grade Levels
Grades 5-8, Grades 9-12
Subject
Life Science, Physical Science, Humans
Type
Lesson Plans / Activities, Other Multimedia
Spacesuits are constructed of materials with desirable thermal properties that reduce the suit’s dependence on its heating and cooling system. This activity investigates the effect surface color has on heat absorption and radiation.
Absorption and Radiation Activity [251KB PDF file]
This activity is part of the Suited for Spacewalking Educator Guide.