Why Dark Colors Get Hotter in the Sun

SciShow Kids

In this engaging episode of SciShow Kids, host Jessi and her robot friend Squeaks face a common winter dilemma: how to keep a mini snowman from melting. After realizing it's too warm inside their fort, they venture outside to find a suitable cold spot. Since there is no shade available, they must choose between two sunny patches of ground: one covered in dark rocks and one covered in light rocks. This setup serves as the perfect hook for a scientific investigation into how color affects temperature.