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- 9th - 12th
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Students compare and contrast the structure and function of arteriole, capillary, and veinuole. They also discuss how some hormones or drugs influence the distribution of blood. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students perform classroom experiments to observe adhesion. They perform a second experiment using sand, salt, water, and a heat lamp to observe the principle of capillary action. They also experiment with adhesion in plants. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students explore the human circulatory system in this unit of fourteen lessons. The heart, capillaries, blood, arteries, veins, and blood cells form the basis of this unit. The research and work of iam Harvey is investigated. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine the heart and vascular system and the need for artificial valves. After explaining how heart valves function, they design their own heart valves for experimentation. They predict the speed of fluid flowing through veins, capillaries, and arteries. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 6th
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Students analyze the cohesive force of water tension and the adhesive force of capillary action. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students explore the capillary action of plants. They discover what makes paper "grow" when water is dropped on it. Pupils observe how paper reacts as it absorbs water. Students use a variety of saturate solutions to grow crystals, including Magic Trees. Full Review »
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- 9th - 10th
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Students experiment with capillary action. Capillary action enables soil moisture to move in any direction within the soil as water moves from wet areas to drier areas. Capillary rise of water occurs especially in and regions where groundwater is drawn upward into the soil for plant use. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students engage in a study of the concepts of biology with plants known as capillary action and transpiration. They conduct a simple experiment to demonstrate the concept. The lesson includes a background discussion led by the teacher just before the activity. Full Review »
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- 11th - Higher Ed
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Students explore the phenomena of surface tension and capillary action. They review density and bouyancy, observe Tokar's demonstration and complete a surface tension lab activity. In addition, they complete sample questions and assessment on the subject. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 8th - 12th
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Students compare and contrast structures and functions of arteriole, and capillary. They relate the circulatory vessels of fish to those of humans and discuss how hormones or drugs influence the distribution of blood. Students work in pairs and complete the daily lab handout for a grade. Full Review »

