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STEMonstrations: Surface Tension Instructional VideoSTEMonstrations: Surface Tension Instructional Video
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NASA
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
2:44
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
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Direct Instruction
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Technology
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Year
2018
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STEMonstrations: Surface Tension

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Ever wonder how water bugs walk on water? A lesson in the STEMonstration provides a brief video presentation describing the concept of surface tension from the molecular level. Pupils then complete a hands-on activity measuring the surface tension of various liquids.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

surface tension, molecules, water

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Flip your classroom by assigning the video as homework and use class time for discussion and to complete the activity
  • Create a guided notes document for learners to follow as they watch the lesson

Classroom Considerations

  • Expects pupils to understand the concept of molecules
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Uses diagrams to demonstrate the microscopic properties of molecules
  • Includes an activity to follow the video lesson

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.8.2 SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.7 RST.11-12.7

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