Add to ORKGIn this activity, students investigate the heat reflection and absorption of different colors. They will gather data by measuring the temperatures of two different colored envelopes (black and white) and use the data to infer which color reflects energy better and which color absorbs energy better. The activity is designed to accompany the Kids' Science News Network (KSNN) 21st Century Explorer 30-second news break entitled 'How Will Your Imagination Help You Become an Explorer?' The activity includes a teacher's guide and instructions for students, and a Spanish translation is available. Educational levels: Intermediate elementary