by cbrookallred | Dec 8, 2014 | All Science Teachers, Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Physics
Moving air can pack a powerful force, especially when Bernoulli’s Principle is involved. The Soda Can Jump experiment uses Bernouli’s awesome principle to launch an empty soda can out of a coffee mug. It’s a hands-on experience in physics that you won’t want to...
by msander | Dec 4, 2014 | Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry
In this episode, Adam and Jamie conduct a controlled experiment to determine the cause of the rapid production of carbon dioxide gas that occurs when Mentos mints are added to a carbonated...
by msander | Dec 1, 2014 | Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry
In this teacher demo, Mentos mints are used to unleash the dissolved carbon dioxide in a 2 L bottle of carbonated pop, producing a 2-3 m fountain. Materials Plastic Apron Eye protection Package of Mentos mints 2 L bottle of diet carbonated pop Large test tube (the...
by cbrookallred | Nov 20, 2014 | Gr 1-3 Science & Tech, Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Gr 7-8 Science & Tech
Dear Educator, I am writing to you today because the Canadian Wildlife Federation is working on an exciting project with Canadian Geographic, and we want to share it with you! © Canadian GeographicSign up for your organization! We are preparing to launch a giant,...
by cbrookallred | Nov 20, 2014 | Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr. 11-12 Physics
>>> A book review by Sylvia Welke. Stan Taylor, a long-time science teacher, STAO member, and contributor, has written a great little manual for building cool toys that demonstrate the principle of the multiplication of force. Not only can this instructive...
by cbrookallred | Nov 13, 2014 | All Science Teachers, Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science
By Steve Spangler Stack seven different liquids in seven different layers. Anyone can stack blocks, boxes, or books, but only those with a steady hand and a little understanding of chemistry can stack liquids. What if you could stack seven different liquids in seven...
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