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Breaking the Tension

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The tension builds as learners experiment in your classroom. The 17th installment in a 24-part series has scholars investigate the concept of surface tension. After discovering characteristics of surface tension, they add a compound commonly found in shampoo to determine its effects on the surface tension of water.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Record new vocabulary and concepts in a graphic organizer
  • Have individuals explain the role of SLS in shampoo as it relates to surface tension as an exit ticket to check for understanding
Classroom Considerations
  • Allow time to prepare materials
Pros
  • Offers different examples to build an understanding of surface tension
  • Includes a detailed teacher's guide to help implement the lesson
Cons
  • None