What's So Special about Water: Surface Tension
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In this three-part activity, learners play a game and conduct two simple experiments to explore water and surface tension. Learners will have fun discovering how water "sticks" together. This lesson guide includes instructions for three mini activities, key vocabulary words, extension ideas, helpful hints, and resources. Educators can also use this "sticking together" activity to emphasize the importance of empathy and listening.
- 5 to 10 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- $1 - $5 per student
- Ages 8 - 11
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity, Game, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- Laminated “Amazing Water Race Water Stretch” Activity Sheet
- Penny
- Eyedropper
- Paper clips
- Cup of water
Subjects
- Earth and Space Science
- Earth Structure
- Oceans and Water
- Earth Structure
- Mathematics
- Data Analysis and Probability
- Data Collection
- Data Analysis and Probability
- Physical Sciences
- Chemistry
- Solutions
- States of Matter
- Liquids
- Structure and Properties of Matter
- Atomic Structure
- Chemistry
- The Nature of Science
- The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
- Gathering Data
- Formulating Explanations
- Communicating Results
- The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Games
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves teamwork and communication skills
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Bowers, Sally
Rights:
- All Rights Reserved, Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System, ©2008
