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Coke versus Diet Coke Density Demo
This demonstration reviews the concept of density. It examines why certain objects float or sink in water and highlights some interesting information about cola versus diet cola soft drinks. Click here to download the complete demo This demo is part of the STAO demo...
Aluminum and Mercury
https://youtu.be/IrdYueB9pY4 When mercury is added to aluminum, it forms an amalgam (a mercury alloy). Aluminum is normally protected by a thick oxide layer, but the formation of the amalgam disrupts it. It allows fresh aluminum to react with air to form white...
Genie in a Bottle Experiment
https://youtu.be/WSYtkUnd0WU Bradley teaches us about decomposition reactions and catalysts with a little help from a genie in a bottle. Have questions or want us to walkthrough a certain experiment? Let us know in the comments! Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribeflinn...
Teacher Safety Resources from CCOHS: Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
This site provides an excellent assortment of current safety resources to help you start the school year with a focus on "safety mindedness" in all your classes. Be sure to check out the health and safety teaching tools in this link. Lots of classroom-ready...
Glow Sticks Demo
In this demonstration, students observe what happens to activated glow sticks when they are submerged in water at three different temperatures: cold, room temperature, and hot. Students will use these observations to discuss the type of light emission associated with...
Smart labels could tell you when to toss food and makeup
https://youtu.be/weR_GqGxkOY Know when to throw--sometimes things go bad without any outward signs--like rotten odors. A new paper -based test could help. It detects chemical markers of spoilage in food and cosmetics. Learn more: http://scim.ag/2v5xWic
Maddie’s Top 5 Alien Invaders – Earth Unplugged
https://youtu.be/o4rsQ3zVpw0 Alien species can cause havoc for native ecosystems. Maddie Moate explains how some of the most invasive species have effected parts of the world. Subscribe to Earth Unplugged for more amazing animal videos...
The amazing ways plants defend themselves – Valentin Hammoudi
https://youtu.be/Hja0SLs2kus Plants are constantly under attack. They face threats ranging from microscopic fungi to small herbivores like caterpillars, up to large herbivores like elephants. But plants are ready, with a whole series of internal and external defenses...
Here is Today
Where does today fit in the timeline of time? This animation provides a fascinating graphical look at the history of the universe. Here is Today Link
CAUTION! CELLS AT WORK
Strand: Understanding Life Systems In this inquiry project, students will explore the basic process of osmosis and capillary action through an investigation that will mimic the process through biomimicry. Students will relate their knowledge and build a sub-irrigation...
Why wildfires are necessary – TED Ed – Jim Schulz
https://youtu.be/cNVZEVq3KzY Our early ancestors relied on lightning to cause forest fires, from which they could collect coals and burning sticks to help them cook food and clear land. Yet, it wasn’t just humans who benefited from these natural phenomena. Even as...
The Spacefaring Power of Pee
https://youtu.be/w6x54zYuqXk Getting to Mars is on our minds back here on Earth, and when it comes to space travel, recycling is a space traveler's best friend - pee included! Today we're looking at a brilliant new potential use for pee in space, and URINE for a...