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This Maximum Mentos Fountain activity also includes:
A messy fountain is potentially an energy experiment in disguise. Groups investigate the variables in creating a fountain from soda and Mentos. The last activity in a six-part series on energy has the class observe the fountain in terms of the transfer of energy from potential to kinetic to potential and back to kinetic.
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Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Have groups test funnel designs that are not part of the kit
Classroom Considerations
- Requires a Mentos fountain kit for each group
- Needs a space that students can get messy
Pros
- Includes information where to find the fountain kits
- Contains an answer key
Cons
- None