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Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
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Evaluating materials for a heat shield
This is one of a series of resources from the IET designed around the theme of the future of flight with the purpose of developing pupils knowledge and skills in engineering and mathematics. This activity involves testing and selecting materials to make a heat shield to stop a piece of chocolate from melting using the context of the Solar Orbiter mission to measure the properties of the Sun. After testing different materials to see which protect the chocolate the best, pupils will discuss their results.
The activity could be used to teach about the properties of different materials and how well they resist heat or to support testing and evaluation skills within design and technology and engineering.
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