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Fun with Surface Tension!

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Learners explore physical science by participating in a water properties experiment. In this surface tension instructional activity, students utilize pennies, water, a dropper and soapy water to test the different surface tensions with numerous objects. Learners record their observations and discuss the concept of water surface tension in class.

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properties of water, water, surface tension

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surface tension, water experiment, water properties, science
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Grade
5th - 9th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs
Instructional Strategies
Inquiry-Based Learning
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