Ocean in a Bottle
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Lawrence Hall of Science
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In this simulation activity, learners observe what can happen when ocean waves churn up water and oil from an oil spill. Learners fill a large bottle with water, blue coloring and hair conditioner (representing an oil spill), then rock the bottle to create movement of the solution that resembles ocean waves.
- Under 5 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- 1 cent - $1 per group of students
- Ages 6 - 14
- Activity, Simulation
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Large, clear plastic bottle with a tight-fitting lid
- Funnel
- Measuring cup
- Blue food coloring
- Hair conditioner
- Water
Subjects
- Earth and Space Science
- Earth Structure
- Oceans and Water
- Earth Structure
- Life Sciences
- Ecology
- Human Impact
- Ecology
- Physical Sciences
- Chemistry
- Solutions
- States of Matter
- Liquids
- Vibration and Waves
- Wave Motion
- Chemistry
- The Nature of Science
- The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
- Communicating Results
- The Scientific Process
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- see color
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Uses STEM to solve real-world problems
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Center for Technology Innovation, Lawrence Hall of Science; Great Explorations in Math and Science, Lawrence Hall of Science
Rights:
- All Rights Reserved, The Regents of the University of California, ©2007
