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Schlumberger Excellence in Education, Inc, 2013. Web. 1 Oct. 2013. This source contained information on the transfer of heat between objects. It told what an insulator is, and what properties make a material a good insulator. "Methods of Alternative Refrigeration." Provident-Living-Today.com. Provident-LivingToday.com, 2009-2013. Web. 11 Oct. 2013. This article told about different ways to refrigerate things without using electricity. There are many different methods of refrigeration, all with their pros and cons. "Reflective Foil Insulation History." Radiant GUARD. Radiant GUARD, 2009. Web. 14 Oct. 2013. Aluminum foil is used for a variety of insulation purposes. It has properties that make it able to be used in spacesuits as well as just to keep food warm. Senese, Fred. "How Does the Ice in Coolers Stay Cool?" General Chemistry Online. Fred Senese, 1997-2010. Web. 11 Oct. 2013. This resource explained what properties make a material a good insulator. It stated that Styrofoam was a very common and effective insulator. This information helped me form my hypothesis.

VanCleave, Janice. "Keeping Up the Heat: Insulators." Education.com. Education.com, Inc, 2006-2013. Web. 14 Oct. 2013. This source showed the results of a science fair project that dealt with insulation. One cup of water was left uncovered and one was placed in a box and surrounded by sand. The cup of water surrounded by sand had a warmer temperature over time. "Ways to Prevent Ice from Melting." Lifestyle Lounge: Home and Living. Iloveindia.com, n.d. Web. 11 Oct. 2013. This article listed different materials that can be used to keep ice from melting so that drinks stay cool. It stated that aluminum foil was effective, but using Styrofoam had better results. This helped me form my hypothesis. Winder, Halie. Insulation Invasion. Google Science Fair 2013. N.p., n.d.Web. 11 Oct. 2013. This source showed how Halie Winder, a student, conducted her science fair project. She tested the insulating abilities of Styrofoam, cotton, and hay. Styrofoam was the most effective. This information supports my hypothesis.