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Bubbles are not always trouble. Pupils investigate surface tension in water and bubble mixtures by blowing bubbles and recording observations. Learners then create bubble wands of different shapes from pipe cleaners and observe the shape and size of the bubbles formed.
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Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
- Conduct the same investigation using a variety of liquids to determine which makes the best bubbles
Classroom Considerations
- Requires mixing up the bubble solutions beforehand
- To keep from having a mess, consider doing the activity outside
Pros
- Contains a data collection sheet
- Includes suggestions for an extension
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- None