In Mr. Meyer's Earth Science class at OHS, students engaged in two insightful laboratory experiments that highlighted the principles of heat transfer and thermal radiation.

In the first experiment, students utilized two metal cylinder cans, each subjected to a bright light. They hypothesized which can, the black one or the white one, would absorb heat more rapidly. Following this, they monitored which would cool down faster.

The second lab focused on heat transfer. Students experimented with two cylinders: one filled with warm water and the other with cold water, connected by a metal bridge. Their task was to observe and record the temperature differences between the two water sources at one-minute intervals. This experiment provided practical insights into heat transfer mechanisms.

Through these hands-on labs, students not only developed their scientific inquiry skills but also deepened their understanding of essential thermodynamic principles.