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Flying Toilet Paper - Cool Science Experiment Instructional VideoFlying Toilet Paper - Cool Science Experiment Instructional Video
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7th - 12th
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Science
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3:18
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45 mins
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2011
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Flying Toilet Paper - Cool Science Experiment

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A blow dryer and ping pong balls are all you need to demonstrate the amazing properties of air flow. In this demonstration, Spangler has a three year old boy as his assistant. Together, they make ping pong balls, a beach ball, and a roll of toilet paper do amazing things. An excellent way to get little kids thinking about science.

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air pressure, air, bernoulli's principle

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air flow, air pressure, bernoulli's principle, science

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Floating Balls & Flying Toilet Paper

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Four types of air masses interact in the atmosphere above the US. The collision of these air masses forms a front, which, in turn, creates our weather. Concepts are explained by Sam and RJ, thus preventing a snowball fight. Your class...
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