by msander | Oct 19, 2017 | Gr 9-10 Science
Everyone loves a slow motion video of a dog shaking to dry off, but what is the science behind it? Host: Hank Green Looking for SciShow elsewhere on the internet? Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/scishow Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/scishow Tumblr:...
by cbrookallred | Apr 13, 2017 | Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Physics
This demo illustrates the presence of atmospheric air pressure and shows how the force that it exerts is greater than the force of gravity in some situations. Procedure Wear appropriate PPE: safety goggles. Fill the glass with water right up to the brim. Place the...
by msander | Jul 6, 2015 | Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry
Astronauts are allowed to bring special “crew preference” items when they go up in space. NASA astronaut Don Pettit chose candy corn for his five and a half month stint aboard the International Space Station. But these candy corn were more than a snack, Pettit used...
by msander | Apr 13, 2015 | Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry
Alka-Seltzer added to spherical water drop in microgravity onboard the International Space Station. Get your students to predict the results of the experiment. They’ll be amazed....
by msander | Oct 13, 2014 | Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry
This discrepant event is based on the surface tension of water. Students predict the number of pennies that can fit into a wine glass filled almost to the brim with water and then have their prediction tested. Part 1. Teacher Demonstration. Materials: wine glass...
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