Space Heating

What qualities or characteristics would you look for in material that is used for the walls of space habitat?

Subject: Science
Topics: Physical Science (Heat)
Grades: 7 - 12
Concepts:
- Heat transfer
- Conduction
- Convection
- Radiation
Knowledge and Skills:
- Understands the three methods of heat transfer
- Knows that emissivity of a surface is influenced by that surface’s color and shininess.

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