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Three simple experiments exploring surface tension, using just a few basic household materials & quick, easy setup.
Grade Level: K - 8 (done as a demonstration for younger students; older students can carry out the activities on their own in small groups)
Time: 10 - 30 minutes (depending on how in-depth of a lesson you do & whether you do more than 1 version)
Learning Standards: PS1.A, MP.5, SL1
In this activity players use an eye dropper to place water on a penny to learn about surface tension. Click here to begin.
In this activity, participants will place water into a cup and then add pennies to see when it will overflow, exploring the concept of surface tension. Click here to begin.
Here you will see how many paperclips you can float on the top of a glass of water. Click here to begin.
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