Save the Snowman! Engineering for Kids

The video discusses how to preserve a snowman by finding a cooler spot outside. It explores the concept of temperature differences between light and dark surfaces, explaining how dark surfaces absorb more sunlight and become warmer, while light surfaces reflect sunlight and stay cooler. The video concludes with practical advice on using light-colored clothing to stay cool in the sun.

Why does the narrator want to find a cold place for the snowman?

• To keep it from melting

• To hide it from Squeaks

• To make it look nicer

• To make it grow bigger

What is the main difference between the two patches of ground?

• One is larger than the other

• One is covered with grass

• One has light-colored rocks and the other has dark-colored rocks

• One is closer to the fort

Why does the dark-colored patch feel warmer than the light-colored patch?

• It is covered with water

• It is made of metal

• It absorbs more sunlight

• It is closer to the sun

What happens to sunlight when it hits the light-colored patch?

• It gets absorbed

• It bounces off

• It changes color

• It disappears

How can wearing light-colored clothes help on a sunny day?

• They change color in the sun

• They absorb more sunlight

• They reflect more sunlight

• They make you run faster