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Science Bob: Make a Paperclip Float! ActivityScience Bob: Make a Paperclip Float! Activity
Publisher
Science Bob Pflugfelder
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3rd - 7th
Subjects
Science
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Lexile Measures
650L
Activity

Science Bob: Make a Paperclip Float!

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Presents a procedure for getting a paper clip to float in water. Following the procedure, the site gives a brief explanation and discussion of surface tension.

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Concepts

liquids, surface tension

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liquid activity, physical science activity, physical science lab, physics activity, physics lab, science activity, science lab, surface tension activity, surface tension lab

Classroom Considerations

  • Knovation Readability Score: 2 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)

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