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Subject: Chemistry

Science activity that demonstrates conductivity of solutions
Conductivity Meter

Make a conductivity meter and let your electrolytes shine.

Convección en un molde de aluminio

Visualiza el movimiento de los fluidos de las celdas de convección.

Science activity that demonstrates convection
Convection Currents

Make your own heat waves in an aquarium.

Science activity that demonstrates the effect of air density on sound
Conversation Piece

A balloon acts as a lens to focus sound.

Science activity that demonstrates effect of temperature on density
Cool Hot Rod

Objects change size when heated or cooled.

Science activity that demonstrates the Curie point phenomenon
Curie Point

When a piece of iron gets too hot, it loses its attraction to a magnet.

Science activity to demonstrate the Magnus effect by launching cups with rubber bands
Curveball Demonstrator

Give flight a spin with the Magnus effect.

Diablillo cartesiano de condimento

Experimenta con un diablillo cartesiano.

Science activity that demonstrates a heat engine
Dipping Bird

A dipping bird seems to go forever—but it's not perpetual motion.

Science activity that demonstrates the art of natural dyes
Dye Like a Natural

Stain your clothes on purpose.

Science activity that demonstrates corrosion, using saltwater and electricity to etch patterns on metal
Electrical Etching

Etch patterns on metal using saltwater and electricity.

Science activity demonstrating static electricity
Electrical Fleas

Start your own electric flea circus.

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