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Lesson 9
How does the building shell affect energy needs?
Insulation in Buildings

Examine images from a building to see where insulation is and is not found.

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Different Types of Insulation

Study the illustration closely to compare how different types of insulation work.

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Insulation Lab

Watch this lab to test what materials make good insulators.

Virtual Lab

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This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation (Award No 2201204). Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the NSF.

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