This story is based upon using solar energy and a variety of materials to modify and channel this energy to capture and hold heat. Almost everybody has experienced the differences in temperature due to sunshine passing through windows into an enclosed space. With this story, students can explore the effects of solar energy, energy absorption, and energy dissipation of various substances and also the effect of dark and light colors on the absorption of heat in closed systems. The technological aspects of this story are also important in that students can use their new learning about energy supply and storage for the development of a more efficient product. This is putting science to use in solving a real-life problem.