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Egg in a Bottle...The Tricky Way - Cool Science Experiment
A teenaged Jack Spangler demonstrates how reducing air pressure in a bottle can pull a boiled egg inside. Then dad does a similar demonstration using liquid nitrogen to reduce the air pressure. Even though the result is the same, the...
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Dry Ice Floating Bubble - Sick Science! #058
In this episode of "Steve Spangler Science" videos, the gas produced by the sublimation of carbon dioxide dry ice creates a nice, fluffy cushion in a bowl of water. Since it is less dense than a soap bubble and cool enough to keep it...
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Double Dip Chip - Cool Science Experiment
Mr. Spangler's sons set out to prove that double-dipping (putting a potato chip back into a dip for a second blob on the chip), does indeed rapidly spread germs throughout the entire dip. After viewing this presentation, the next time...
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Do It Yourself Weather Vane - Sick Science! #074
Introduce the idea of wind power. Have your class make a simple weather vane with a plastic straw, tape, a pencil, and other items found in your class. This film could be used to explore wind power and alternative energy sources.
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Disappearing Ink - Cool Science Experiment
Create disappearing ink and send your own secret messages. Have your learners explore the properties of acids and bases in order to figure out how to cause a chemical reaction. After they understand the process, they can perform some...
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Desktop Catapult - Sick Science! #045
This is bound to be the favorite lesson of the year for your physics class since they design desktop catapults. They can experiment with angles, weight, and trajectories. Instructions are provided for making the catapult out of a plastic...
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Denver's Brown Cloud - Cool Science Experiment
Why does a brown cloud occur in Denver at a certain time of the year? When warm air is higher in the atmosphere, it traps cooler, denser air below and smog just sits in between them. Using bottles of colored hot and cold water, this...
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Dancing Raisins - The Bubble Lifter
Here is an engaging demonstration of density that you can do with your young physical scientists. Place different rough surfaced objects into carbonated liquid. The carbon dioxide bubbles collect on the surface of the objects and...
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Cornstarch Monsters - Cool Science Experiment
Using sound waves, Steve Spangler demonstrates the properties of a non-Newtonian fluid. When the fluid is placed on an amplifier, it changes into the most amazing shapes. Your class will love demonstrating this process in class.
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Cornstarch Monster - Sick Science! #055
Make a strangely-moving "monster" out of cornstarch and water. The mixture produces a colloid with properties of both a liquid and a solid. Place the material over a stereo speaker, turn up the music, and watch it dance! This is a fun...
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Color Mixing Wheel - Sick Science! #019
Two scientific concepts can be taught with this activity. First, the mixing of primary colors is demonstrated. As the color wheel spins, red, yellow, and blue are no longer visible; secondary colors orange, purple, and green appear in...
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Color Changing Milk - Sick Science! #018
This visually vibrant activity demonstrates what happens when dish soap weakens the bonds that hold fats and proteins suspended in milk. Perhaps you can have chemistry lab groups perform this activity when they are learning about...
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Dry Ice Boo Bubbles
A rather simple, but impressive activity is displayed in this Steve Spangler Science video. Dry ice, solid carbon dioxide, is used to create gas-filled bubbles. You can perform this as a demonstration when teaching chemistry classes...
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Chemical Magic - Think Ink - Cool Science Experiment
This is a classic chemical reaction to use in your science class. Starch and iodine mix to cause a color change. Discuss with aspiring chemists the chemical and physical changes that occur as you demonstrate.
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Candle Seesaw - Sick Science! #021
A cute candle-driven teeter-totter demonstrates Newton's third law of motion. When a drop of wax falls from a candle, that end of the seesaw is driven upward. As an anticipatory activity, have physics fans set up this operation and try...
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Bursting Water Pipe - Cool Science Demo
Water is powerful! Because it expands as it freezes, if it does so in a closed system, tremendous pressure can be created. All it takes is a little break to cause the system to explode! It's unlikely that you would submerge a pipe full...
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Burning Money - Sick Science! #030
If you douse a dollar bill in alcohol, you can light it with a flame and it won't burn up! Perhaps you can use this as a demonstration during a chemistry unit when discussing properties of matter or combustion. It's sure to ignite...
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Bounce No Bounce Balls - Cool Science Experiment
Steve Spangler plays a sneaky trick on Mark by giving him a rubber ball that doesn't bounce! Video viewers learn that different types of rubber have different properties. Show this in your physical science unit when teaching the...
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Berry pH Paper - Sick Science! #048
Steve Spangler shows how to make your own litmus paper. Using blackberries, construction paper, and water, learners can make their own litmus paper in the classroom. Then, they can take different liquids, such as oil and soapy water, and...
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Balloon Skewer - Sick Science! #071
Using a step-by-step explanation of the process, this film shows how to use a wooden skewer to pierce a balloon without popping it. Your learners will love this demonstration and they will learn that polymer molecules can stretch and...
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The Baby Diaper Secret - Sick Science! #017
Have investigators tear apart a fresh disposable diaper to examine the highly absorbent sodium polyacrylate ingredient. This is an absorbing activity for young chemists when studying the properties of polymers. They experience firsthand...
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Mysterious Appearing Colors - Sick Science! #050
Experiment with light and color using the activity from this film. Learners can make their own spinning discs to demonstrate the principles. This is a hands on way to explore color and optical illusion. As an added bonus, your scientists...
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Anti-Gravity Water - Sick Science! #073
Explore the effects of gravity using this demonstration on surface tension. Learners fill a glass with water, put a handkerchief over the top creating a seal, and then turn the glass over without losing a drop. This is a terrific way to...
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Amazing 9 Layer Density Tower - Sick Science! #012
This is a strong visual display of density. It requires a mountain of materials and is quite messy, so you most likely will not want to have lab groups perform this activity. You could demonstrate it for your class when exploring the...