Discovery Education: 3 M Young Scientist Lab: Triboluminescence

First one to empty the jug wins! And it's not as easy as it sounds...

Sharp Pencils and water-filled sandwich bags demonstrate the nature of certain polymers.

A metal pie pan demonstrates the acceleration of gravity.

Strips of gelatin dessert and a laser pointer demonstrate total internal reflection.

Do you have the magic touch? Watch as your finger mysteriously moves a pencil without touching it.

Salt crystals demonstrate how forces can be directed in mechanical systems.

Build a multistage rocket from two balloons.

Can you design a handle for Hot Stuff's new skillet?

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