Break the Tension

Here is the first of four experiments to differentiate among unknown liquids by their behaviors and properties. Pupils observe how different liquids respond to being placed on plastic and paper, and they take notes about their...

Students explore physical science by participating in a water properties experiment. In this surface tension lesson, students utilize pennies, water, a dropper and soapy water to test the different surface tensions with numerous objects....

Students explore the unique behaviors of water. They investigate surface tension using water drops on a penny and pennies dropped in a cup.

A helpful activity describes an interesting demonstration on the surface tension of water. Learners guess how many drops of water the heads side of a penny will hold. This resource does a great job of describing just how a penny can hold...

Learners explore and experiment with water to assess the cohesion and surface tension of water. They conduct comparative tests to study water molecules and then illustrate an insect taking advantage of water's surface tension.

Students learn about and experiment with the concept of surface tension. How can a paper clip "float" on top of water? How can a paper boat be powered by soap in water? How do water striders "walk" on top of water? Why do engineers care...

Eeshan will describe what surface tension is and how it works to his friend Nitin.

Pupils investigate surface tension and bubbles. In this scientific inquiry lesson plan, students explore how the surface tension of water is able to support tiny objects that actually weigh more than the water as they collect date by...

Students study surface tension and determine if soap and heat will affect surface tension.  In this tension lesson plan students complete a lab, make a hypothesis and answer questions. 

Learners investigate the affect of soap and water temperature on surface tension.