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Cosmic Impact: Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 crashes into Jupiter
Spectacular images of Jupiter during and after impacts, when over twenty fragments of Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 smashed into the planet in July 1994.
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Dihydrogen Monoxide – Lethal Everyday Chemical
Dihydrogen Monoxide is a chemical that is available to small children without special permission. It can be lethal in small doses, and causes millions of dollars in damage to the environment and personal property each year. Be careful when dealing with this dangerous chemical.
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WARNING! – The Dangers of Dihydrogen Monoxide
Read more at http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/dhmo.html Every year thousands of people die from exposure to Dihydrogen Monoxide (DHMO). Widely unreported by the media and virtually ignored by government agencies, this silent toxin remains unknown to the majority of people at risk.
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St. Patrick’s Day Science – Making Gold Pennies
Read the full experiment at http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/experiment/gold-pennies Theres just something strange about a gold penny. First of all, gold pennies dont exist unless youre a 20th-century alchemist who knows something about the science of alloys. Modern day alchemists, cleverly disguised as chemistry teachers, often share the secret of making gold pennies. Students take home an unforgettable lesson in alloys and a keepsake penny that can never be put back into circulation even though its a gold penny, the US Treasury has a little problem with people buying something with gold pennies.
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Lightning Safety – Van Der Graff Generator
Read the full experiment at http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/content/experiment/00000050 Your chances of being struck by lightning in the United States are 1 in 600,000. But your chances of being struck in Colorado are higher simply due to the state being ranked number 11 for lightning deaths in the United States. Here in Colorado, lightning is the number one life threatening weather hazard.
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Instant Freeze – Soda Ice
Read the full experiment at http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/experiment/instant-freeze-soda-ice It might have happened to you… You put a bottle of soda in the freezer for a few minutes just to get it ice cold. When you take the soda out of the freezer, it’s still a liquid (nothing unusual has happened just yet). However, the second you twist off the cap, the soda instantly freezes! The process is amazing to watch… but it’s a real bummer if you were thirsty (because it’s tough to suck ice out of the bottle). This is a great illustration of how carbon dioxide can lower the freezing point of water. Get some ice, some salt and some plastic bottles of soda water and try this very cool science demo.
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Money Blender – Iron in a Dollar Bill
U.S. dollar bills are printed with special inks that contain traces of iron and other magnetic material in an effort to prevent counterfeiting. So, the only logical question that follows is, “Can you get the iron out of a dollar bill?” Steve Spangler accepted the challenge with the help of his friend, Bob Becker, who found a most unusual way to extract the iron from a dollar bill. You’ll be amazed at how much iron is in a single dollar bill.
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Thermite Reaction – Smash! Bang! Boom!
Read the full experiment at http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/content/experiment/00000052 You’ve probably heard of rubbing two sticks together to make fire… but who would think of using large steel ball bearings to make fire?
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Singing Pipes – Hardware Store Music
Read the full experiment at http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/content/experiment/00000129 The Singing Tube is a great science demonstration used to teach students about sound waves, as the piece of metal pipe is made to magically sing. Since this demonstration requires the use of fire (a propane torch), it must be done by an adult with a child-like enthusiasm for making science fun.
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Mentos Geyser – Super Soda Dispenser 3000!
Jack Spangler demonstrates his unique invention to not only prevent the waste of Diet Coke when shooting off a Mentos Geyser, but to serve soda to six of his friends at the same time!
About Steve Spangler…Steve Spangler is a celebrity teacher, science toy designer, speaker, author and an Emmy award-winning television personality. Spangler is probably best known for his Mentos and Diet Coke geyser experiment that went viral in. Spangler is the founder of www.SteveSpanglerScience.com, a Denver-based company specializing in the creation of science toys, classroom science demonstrations, teacher resources and home for Spangler’s popular science experiment archive and video collection. Spangler is a frequent guest on the Ellen DeGeneres Show and Denver 9 News where he takes classroom science experiments to the extreme. For teachers, parents or DIY Science ideas – check out other sources of learning:
Join the Science Club and check out other cool science experiments at – http://www.SteveSpanglerScience.com
Sign up to receive a FREE Experiment of the Week- http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/experiment-of-the-week
Attend a Spangler Hands-on Science Workshop for Teachers – http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/training
Watch Steve on Local and National Media Appearances on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/user/SpanglerScienceTV
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Chemical Magic – Classic Clock Reaction
Learn more at http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/experiment/iodine-clock-reaction Two clear liquids are mixed together and the audience is told to watch closely… “Don’t take your eyes off the liquid or you’ll miss it!” Then, in a flash, the water changes to ink (or so they think!). Clock reactions like this never fail to capture the students attention, and the Iodine Clock Reaction is one of the most startling chemical demonstrations you’ll ever see. How did that happen? is almost always the reaction, and when students ask How?, theyre ready to learn.
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St. Patrick’s Day Science – Making Green Snow!
Looking for a fun experiment to do for St. Patrick’s Day? Why not make green snow?! Steve Spangler teaches you how to take your existing Insta-Snow® and turn it green to celebrate the Irish holiday!
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H-Racer Hydrogen Race Car
Order now at http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/product/hydrogen-car The car uses a fuel cell and on-board hydrogen storage system to power itself no batteries required. In fact, the H-Racer may just be the prototype for a cleaner, oil free future and is a great way to teach children—and adults alike—about the importance and functionality of alternative fuel resources.
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NASA Edge Promo with ESPN’s Mike and Mike In the Morning
NASA EDGE takes an inside and outside look at all things NASA. For more information, visit http://www.nasa.gov/nasaedge.
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Think Ink! – Chemical Clock Reaction
Order now at http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/product/think-ink Two clear liquids are mixed together and the audience is told to watch closely… “Don’t take your eyes off the liquid or you’ll miss it!” Then, in a flash, the clear water changes to ink (or so they think!). Think Ink! illustrates the amazing chemistry behind the classic clock reaction where molecules meet up and change over time to create this startling reaction. Unlike the classic iodine clock reaction from your high school chemistry class, our new Think Ink! formula uses a kitchen chemistry approach to achieve even better results. And yes… this is the same reaction that Steve Spangler shares in his live performances and recently featured on the Ellen DeGeneres Show.
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Introducing the GOCE Earth Explorer satellite
To achieve its crucial scientific objectives, ESA’s ‘Gravity field and steady-state Ocean Circulation Explorer’, or GOCE, satellite must orbit as low as possible, in order to sense minute variations in the Earth’s gravitational field – at the edge of space and the limits of the atmosphere at only 268 km!
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Flying Toilet Paper & Floating Beach Balls
Check it out at http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/experiment/00000037 Amuse the neighbors for hours as you make objects float in mid-air. Believe it or not, the secret to this mystery of levitation is right in front of your nose.
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Marshmallow Masher – Fizz Keeper
Order now at http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/product/1219 Experiment with the powerful properties of air as you squish marshmallows with air pressure all day long. Your students will be amazed that a huge marshmallow can end up looking like an after dinner mint! Campouts with toasted globs of spun sugar will never be the same.
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Insta-Worms
Order now at http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/product/1500 Squeeze a long stream of Worm Goo into the Activator Solution and you’ll get Instant Worms! You won’t believe your eyes as the honey-like “Worm Goo” changes into a rubbery solid the second the two solutions mix. This unique polymer formulation (no Borax or PVA used here) is safe to touch and weave between your fingers. The “hands-on science” factor is great for younger students while the strong content makes the activity perfect for upper-level students and teachers. If you love the classic “slime” activity, Insta-Worms™ is guaranteed to knock your socks off!
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Tornado Tube – Vortex in a Bottle
Order now at http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/search?sSearch=tornado+tube&sClass=Product&sType=&submit.x=0&submit.y=0 Create a tornado in a bottle! With this colorful plastic tube, learn about the science of vortex energy, the swirling, twisting and spiraling action that can be found everywhere in nature.
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Is Black Really Black? – Filter Paper
Order now at http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/product/1144 Perform an amazing experiment in color separation with a water-soluble black pen, a pipe cleaner and a round piece of filter paper. There’s a rainbow of color in just one black dot! Perform an amazing experiment in color separation with a water-soluble black pen, a piece of fuzzy wire and a round piece of filter paper. An inexpensive and fun science activity to teach kids about the science of color.
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Singing Rod – A Cool Vibration Trick
Order now at http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/product/1187 This aluminum Singing Rod is great as an addition to your selection of sound wave demonstrations. With some practice you will be a musical wizard as you play this unique musical instrument. The comprehensive activity guide will teach you the right strategy for getting the perfect tone from the Singing Rod.
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Atomic Slime – Cool Halloween Science
Order now at http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/product/atomic-slime The best slime on the market just got better! You wont believe how irresistible our slime is now, with a special florescence ingredient added to create an eerie glow. In normal light, our Atomic Slime seems to glow as it is squished and stretched put the gooey concoction under a black light and it positively shines! Just mix the cross-linker solution with our specially dyed PVA, turn off the lights and break out the black light. Watch in wonderment as this your students clamor to be the first to touch this eerie, oozing slime. This is the perfect slime for Halloween, but is sure to amaze and excite any time of year.
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Bursting Water Pipe
Water is a very unique liquid. Unlike almost every other substance in the world, water actually expands when it freezes. This is very cool because it allows people to walk and skate on frozen lakes while fish are swimming below the ice. But freezing water can also pose a few problems for homeowners and some job opportunities if you’re a plumber.
About Steve Spangler…
Steve Spangler is a celebrity teacher, science toy designer, speaker, author and an Emmy award-winning television personality. Spangler is probably best known for his Mentos and Diet Coke geyser experiment that went viral in. Spangler is the founder of www.SteveSpanglerScience.com, a Denver-based company specializing in the creation of science toys, classroom science demonstrations, teacher resources and home for Spangler’s popular science experiment archive and video collection. Spangler is a frequent guest on the Ellen DeGeneres Show and Denver 9 News where he takes classroom science experiments to the extreme. For teachers, parents or DIY Science ideas – check out other sources of learning:
Join the Science Club and check out other cool science experiments at – http://www.SteveSpanglerScience.com
Sign up to receive a FREE Experiment of the Week- http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/experiment-of-the-week
Attend a Spangler Hands-on Science Workshop for Teachers – http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/training
Watch Steve on Local and National Media Appearances on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/user/SpanglerScienceTV
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Sound Hose – Whirly Tube
Order now at http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/product/1192 Twirl this 30-inch plastic “hose” over your head at different speeds and make at least five different tones, depending on how fast you can twirl! This is a fun science activity that’s also guaranteed to get your arm in shape!
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Goldenrod Color-Changing Paper – Halloween Science
Order now at http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/product/1239 This paper turns bright red when dipped in bases such as ammonia and washing soda, and turns back to its normal color when you dip it in acids such as vinegar or lemon juice.
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Expanding Baby Bottle
Order now at http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/product/expanding-baby-bottle Were excited to re-introduce this classic science demonstration made popular by the original Mr. Wizard, Don Herbert, who was a master of creating unforgettable experiences using household items. How much gas is trapped in two tablets of Alka-Seltzer? Mr. Wizard answered the question by trapping the bubbling gas inside a baby bottle, but the top of this bottle has no hole! Theres so much bubbling carbon dioxide gas being released that the baby bottle top expands to an enormous size. The audience reaction will be a mix of screams and laughter. The kit comes complete with a plastic baby bottle, three hole-less rubber tops, effervescent tablets and an activity guide, which includes an updated version of the original demonstration taught to Steve Spangler by Don Herbert. Its a classic science demonstration for a new generation.
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UV Beads – Color Changing Beads
Order now at http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/product/1350 Become an ultraviolet detective with these amazing UV-sensitive beads! It’s solar magic in action! Make bracelets, test the effectiveness of sunscreen, or experiment with color while you learn about the power of sunlight. Included is a science activity guide with lots of fun experiments with solar radiation and light.
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Hand Boilers – Hot or Not
Order now at http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/product/1177 Find out if you’re “hot” when you experiment with the relationship between temperature and pressure. Just wrap your hand around the bottom bulb and the liquid will go up to the top – not because the kids squeezed the boiler, but because the heat from their hands warms the gas, which pushes the liquid into the top chamber. After a little while, challenge your students to get the liquid back to the bottom of the boiler without turning it over. Works on the same principle as the old Love Meter, common in drugstores and five-and-dimes all over America.
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Bouncing Bubble – Super Strong Bubble
Are you a true bubble-ologist? Have you ever bounced a bubble? Can you squeeze a bubble? Are you a true bubble trickster? With this kit you will be able to do all of this and more! The amazing bubble concentrate makes 4 Liters (1 gallon) worth of incredible bubble solution. You will also receive some of the best bubble blowers on the market and gloves so you can actually touch and play with a bubble – AMAZING! So go ahead, mix up a batch and discover the true beauty of a bubble!
Get this for yourself at home: http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/bouncing-bubble-kit.htmlAbout Steve Spangler…
Steve Spangler is a celebrity teacher, science toy designer, speaker, author and an Emmy award-winning television personality. Spangler is probably best known for his Mentos and Diet Coke geyser experiment that went viral in. Spangler is the founder of www.SteveSpanglerScience.com, a Denver-based company specializing in the creation of science toys, classroom science demonstrations, teacher resources and home for Spangler’s popular science experiment archive and video collection. Spangler is a frequent guest on the Ellen DeGeneres Show and Denver 9 News where he takes classroom science experiments to the extreme. For teachers, parents or DIY Science ideas – check out other sources of learning:
Join the Science Club and check out other cool science experiments at – http://www.SteveSpanglerScience.com
Sign up to receive a FREE Experiment of the Week- http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/experiment-of-the-week
Attend a Spangler Hands-on Science Workshop for Teachers – http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/training
Watch Steve on Local and National Media Appearances on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/user/SpanglerScienceTV
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Sharpie Pen Science
Order now at http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/product/1148 This kit offers all the materials you need to create your own designer t-shirt, lab coat, pants, hats, canvas shoes or whatever you like! It looks like tie dye, but it’s not messy! Included are detailed instructions and creative ideas for both kids and adults. Finally, chemistry makes a fashion statement!
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Oil Absorbing Polymer
Order now at http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/product/1265 Add a small amount of beautiful red oil to a jar of water and figure out a way to remove the layer of oil, now floating on the surface. This amazing science kit includes a patented oil polymer and enough Marvel Mystery Oil (similar in chemical composition to crude oil) to repeat the science demonstration a dozen times. Also included is a science activity guide with information on oil polymer chemistry, lots of ideas for demonstrations and a follow-up inquiry-based science activities. Great for science fair experiments!
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Water Gel – Water Absorbing Polymer
Order now at http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/search?sSearch=water+gel&sClass=Product&sType=&submit.x=0&submit.y=0 Also known as slush powder, this powder instantly turns a liquid into a solid. Sodium polyacrylate absorbs from 800 to 1000 times its weight in water and is actually the secret ingredient that’s used to absorb “liquid” in baby diapers! Includes a science activity guide with lots of fun polymer tricks to play on your friends! Water Jelly Crystals are an example of amazing Hydrogels… superabsorbent polymers that are saving the environment.
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Growing Creatures
Growing creatures are made out of a superabsorbent polymer that soaks up water. The polymer is similar to the non-toxic chemical used in baby diapers. Don’t overlook the educational value of these inexpensive toys. Check out the Growing Creatures book for some great teacher-developed ideas.
About Steve Spangler…
Steve Spangler is a celebrity teacher, science toy designer, speaker, author and an Emmy award-winning television personality. Spangler is probably best known for his Mentos and Diet Coke geyser experiment that went viral in. Spangler is the founder of www.SteveSpanglerScience.com, a Denver-based company specializing in the creation of science toys, classroom science demonstrations, teacher resources and home for Spangler’s popular science experiment archive and video collection. Spangler is a frequent guest on the Ellen DeGeneres Show and Denver 9 News where he takes classroom science experiments to the extreme. For teachers, parents or DIY Science ideas – check out other sources of learning:
Join the Science Club and check out other cool science experiments at – http://www.SteveSpanglerScience.com
Sign up to receive a FREE Experiment of the Week- http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/experiment-of-the-week
Attend a Spangler Hands-on Science Workshop for Teachers – http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/training
Watch Steve on Local and National Media Appearances on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/user/SpanglerScienceTV
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Growing Bacteria – Petri Dish
Order now at http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/search?sSearch=agar&sClass=Product&sType=&submit.x=0&submit.y=0 You can smell a good science project a block away. In this case, multiply the fun by six and you have one of our most popular science fair project kits. You’ll get six large Petri dishes, 10 cm (4 in) in diameter, a microwave safe plastic beaker, cotton swabs and the highest quality nutrient agar. This is the same nutrient agar used by microbiologists to grow really funky stuff in the lab. The instructions give you great suggestions for collecting samples and ways to gross out your parents.
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Gravi-Goo
Order now at http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/search?sSearch=gravi-goo&sClass=Product&sType=&submit.x=0&submit.y=0 Everyone knows that water can’t flow uphill. Not so fast… when this goo is poured back and forth between two beakers, Gravi-Goo mysteriously siphons from the higher held beaker to the lower one. Maybe water can flow uphill. You have to play with the stuff to believe it.
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Water Jelly Crystals
Order now at http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/search?sSearch=jelly+crystals&sClass=Product&sType=&submit.x=0&submit.y=0 These amazing pebble-sized polymer crystals mysteriously grow into huge pieces of gel-like material when you add water. In fact, these crystals absorb 150-300 times their weight in water! Because of their incredible thirst, they’re even used to reduce the amount of water needed to water crops and gardens during years of drought! Included with each package of crystals is a science activity guide, with lots of fun ideas for science projects. Water Jelly Crystals are an example of amazing Hydrogels… superabsorbent polymers that are saving the environment.
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Jelly Marbles – Clear Spheres
It looks like a ordinary glass of water… crystal clear water. But hiding just below the surface of the water are an amazing collection of large, jelly-like marbles that become invisible when submerged in water. The Jelly Marbles become invisible due to an identical index of refraction with the liquid. In other words, they vanish like magic! As you’ll see, there’s more to this experiment than meets the eye.
Order them at http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/product/clear-spheres-40-grams
About Steve Spangler…
Steve Spangler is a celebrity teacher, science toy designer, speaker, author and an Emmy award-winning television personality. Spangler is probably best known for his Mentos and Diet Coke geyser experiment that went viral in. Spangler is the founder of www.SteveSpanglerScience.com, a Denver-based company specializing in the creation of science toys, classroom science demonstrations, teacher resources and home for Spangler’s popular science experiment archive and video collection. Spangler is a frequent guest on the Ellen DeGeneres Show and Denver 9 News where he takes classroom science experiments to the extreme. For teachers, parents or DIY Science ideas – check out other sources of learning:
Join the Science Club and check out other cool science experiments at – http://www.SteveSpanglerScience.com
Sign up to receive a FREE Experiment of the Week- http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/experiment-of-the-week
Attend a Spangler Hands-on Science Workshop for Teachers – http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/training
Watch Steve on Local and National Media Appearances on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/user/SpanglerScienceTV
