The eternal question of kilts in winter

[Tartan Hiker]

As a scientist, I enjoyed reading the paper quite a bit, and thought it generally a well organized experiment. I think there should have been a control experiment done with just the boxer shorts (no kilt) to see just how well it insulates, but I can understand the experimenter's reluctance to volunteer for this aspect of the experiment.

First off...Welcome to XMTS from one of the many teachers who frequent this forum.

Thanks for the comments on my study. I was quite surprised when Vernier sent me a note last week telling me that they were 'publishing' it in their newsletter. I received a very generous gift certificate from them as well.

Yeah, I went back and forth on the boxer thing, and couldn't see any alternative aside from sticking them to my skin with duct tape.

[NewEnglander]

Give a science geek a new toy and it won't be long before they make an experiment out of it!
Welcome from another science teacher!