Bean Bag Isotopes

Bean Bag Isotopes

Introduction Studies of radioactivity at the beginning of the 20th century made it possible to investigate the actual structure and mass of atoms. Gradually, evidence began to build that atoms of the same element could have different masses. These atoms were called...
HIJKLMNO….a closer look at H2O

HIJKLMNO….a closer look at H2O

Liquids and solids interact in different ways. Inquiry Skills Used This is a research activity using various problem-solving processes and observations to assess the outcome of the experiment. Safety Considerations Even though this is an incredibly safe activity, it...
Galileo’s Thermometer

Galileo’s Thermometer

The Italian scientist, Galileo Galilei, created one of the first thermometers in the late 1500s.  It was a rather simple apparatus involving a long thin tube, open at one end, and a pan of water.  Students can replicate this experiment, demonstrating the principle...
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