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Oceans and Water

Fireworks in a Bottle

by • July 3, 2015

Make your own liquid “fireworks” with this simple and safe activity.
Paul Clipson

Follow filmmaker Paul Clipson as he captures the Exploratorium's waterfront site.

Tree Sitting installation at Market Street Prototyping Festival
An Insider’s View into the Market Street Prototyping Festival

by Steve Gennrich • April 3, 2015

The Studio for Public Spaces team is leading the way at the Market Street Prortyping Fesitval.

Science activity that demonstrates fluid pressure and buoyancy
Condiment Diver

As René Descartes (almost) said, "I sink, therefore I am."

Science activity that demonstrates differences in density
Klutz-Proof Density Column

This density column always returns to its original three layers.

Science activity that explores tidal patterns
Tide-O-Matic

Explore the influence of the Sun and Moon on our tides.

Science activity that explores the carbon cycle
Follow the Carbon

Model the carbon cycle and its principal reservoirs and flow rates using rice.

Science activity that demonstrates how clouds form
Fog Chamber

Create clouds in a bottle by rapidly expanding the air.

Science activity that demonstrates conductivity of solutions
Conductivity Meter

Make a conductivity meter and let your electrolytes shine.

Science activity that demonstrates convection
Convection Currents

Make your own heat waves in an aquarium.

Science activity that models ocean acidification
Ocean Acidification in a Cup

A carbon dioxide–rich atmosphere changes the water beneath it.

Science activity that demonstrates the effects of ocean acidification
Shell Shifts

See why ocean acidification is giving some marine organisms shell shock.

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