Explore capillary action from different perspectives. In the fourth installment of a nine-part series, scholars perform several experiments to observe capillary action. They look at the meniscus of water in a glass, observe capillary tubes, and design a capillary siphon.

Concepts

capillary action, adhesion, cohesion, chromatography, paper chromatography, surface tension, meniscus, technology resources

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Instructional Ideas

• Have learners conduct a web quest on capillary action examples and applications

Classroom Considerations

• You will need to prepare everything the night before the experiment
• Set aside some time on the day after the experiment to observe and record results

Pros

• Includes an additional demonstration suggestion with the link to a website
• Teacher resource lists safety issues and troubleshooting tips

Cons

• None

Common Core

HSF-LE.A.1.a