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Science Experiments

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Learners do a series of three experiments. In the first experiment, the students work with a partner to protect an egg from a 12 foot drop. In the second experiment, the learners investigate static electricity using balloons and yarn. In the final experiment, the students drop water on a penny to explore the concept of surface tension.

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static electricity, electricity, gravity, surface tension

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experiments, gravity, static electricity, surface tension, science
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Grade
2nd - 5th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
5 days
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning

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