Ice Melts Faster on Metal Than Wood

Ice often melts faster on the metal even when both started at room temperature. Ask students to predict what will happen. Place equal ice cubes on both materials. Key idea: Metal transfers thermal energy much faster than wood. Ask: Which material feels colder, and which actually melts the ice faster? Safety and cleanup: Use trays for meltwater. https://www.google.com/search?q=%22Ice%20Melts%20Faster%20on%20Metal%20Than%20Wood%22%20science%20demonstration%20experiment