Based on the evidence, it can be concluded that using an insulating material like Styrofoam helps keep ice cream from melting because it slows down the transfer of heat from the surroundings to the ice cream. When a bowl is made of an insulating material, it reduces the movement of heat energy into the ice cream, keeping the particles in a solid state for a longer time. According to the laws of thermodynamics, heat always moves from a warmer area to a cooler one until the temperature is equal. Using materials that are poor conductors of heat (insulators) limits how fast this happens. When the ice cream stays colder, its particles do not gain enough energy to move freely, so a physical change from solid to liquid (melting) is prevented for a longer period. shorten this sentance to 3