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Seven Science Experiments with Surface Tension Instructional VideoSeven Science Experiments with Surface Tension Instructional Video
Publisher
Physics Girl
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
3:28
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Duration
10 mins
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2015
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Seven Science Experiments with Surface Tension

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Surface tension helps us perform some simple—but impressive science. The video presents many experiments to briefly explain surface tension. From the surface tension on milk and coffee to water, the experiments demonstrate the strength of this physical property.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

surface tension, properties of water, water

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Perform each of the experiments during class time
  • Challenge pupils to get the highest number of water droplets on the penny; did anyone ask for a smaller water dropper?

Classroom Considerations

  • Remember comments on the video are open to the public and might not be appropriate for the classroom
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Experiments use only basic equipment
  • Provides subtitles in English and Turkish

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RST.6-8.3 RST.6-8.4 RST.9-10.3 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.3 RST.11-12.4

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