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In this activity, learners try pouring water out of a regular cup and a miniature cup. It’s harder than it sounds! Learners discover that different forces dominate at different size scales. Use this activity to talk about how different things behave at the nanoscale.
- Under 5 minutes
- 5 to 10 minutes
- $5 - $10 per group of students
- Ages 4 - adult
- Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Regular-sized cup or glass
- Miniature cup or glass (with an opening less than ½ inch)
- Container of water, large enough to hold the cups
Subjects
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Engineering and Technology
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Engineering
- Nanotechnology
- Technology
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Engineering
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Mathematics
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Measurement
- Size and Scale
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Measurement
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Physical Sciences
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Chemistry
- Chemical Bonding
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Motion and Forces
- Gravity
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States of Matter
- Liquids
- Structure and Properties of Matter
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Chemistry
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
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The Scientific Process
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Sciencenter, 2012
Funding Sources:
- National Science Foundation, 0532536
- National Science Foundation, 0940143