Different methods to transfer thermal energy

In the kit there are some ceramic tiles of different colors. Suppose that you want to warm them up. The tiles all start out at room temperature, so that the higher temperature thermal sensing sheet lying on a tile is black or brown.

Here are some ways to warm the tile:

For each method, estimate how long you thing it will take to cause a change that is easily detected by the thermal sensing sheet -- to turn it green, for example. Then try it, and record what color actually resulted.
methodtime estimateoutcome
holding the tile   
rubbing the tile   
under a container
of hot water
  
heat vent   
sunshine   
computer   
other   

Check the box when you are done:  

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