Tag: Molecules

  • Colorful Convection Currents – Sick Science! #075

    Colorful Convection Currents – Sick Science! #075

    Learn more at http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/content/experiment/colorful-convection-currents
    Convection is one of those words that we often hear used, but we may not completely understand its meaning. Weather forecasters show how convection currents are formed when warm and cold air masses meet in the atmosphere. Convection currents are responsible for warm water currents that occur in oceans. This activity demonstrates convection currents in a very colorful fashion.

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  • Windbags – Cool Science Experiment

    Windbags – Cool Science Experiment

    How many breaths does it take to inflate an 2 meter (8 ft) Windbag? 70 breaths, maybe? Why even try? With a simple science secret you can amaze your students and friends by blowing up your Windbag in one breath! If you don’t believe it, try this amazing science activity! Windbags are so light and strong that even the smallest scientist can demonstrate the amazing properties of air!

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    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:

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  • Mysterious Water Suspension

    Mysterious Water Suspension

    Read more at http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/content/experiment/00000058 A simple science experiment using a jar and water but guaranteed to make your class go crazy with anticipation and shock! Discover the properties of air, air pressure and surface tension, while pleasing the crowd. The element of surprise is very important when you’re an amazing science teacher or curious student. Great for science fair demonstrations – a real crowd stopper.

  • Flying Toilet Paper & Floating Beach Balls

    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.

  • Oil Absorbing Polymer

    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!