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Exploring Moisture on the Outside of a Cold Cup: For Dry Environments Lesson PlanExploring Moisture on the Outside of a Cold Cup: For Dry Environments Lesson Plan
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American Chemical Society
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3rd - 8th
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45 mins
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Year
2007
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Exploring Moisture on the Outside of a Cold Cup: For Dry Environments

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If the area you live in is arid, or the preceding experiment in this unit didn't yield obvious results, use this one in place of it to help reveal where condensation comes from. The mini unit that this is part of a comprehensive investigation of the properties of matter, so make sure to also take a look at the entire teacher's lab guide.

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condensation, phase changes

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condensation, phase change, science

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  • A fun and educational experiment that can be used to teach foundational concepts in physical or earth science
  • An organized teacher's guide, an assessment rubric, answers, and a lab guide for the whole unit are provided
  • Attractively designed resources that you will be proud to share with your class

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