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Science Snacks: Earth Science
A Little Atmosphere
Strips of plastic on a globe model our atmosphere.
A Splash of Color
Is pure water colorless?
Avalanche
Find order in well-mixed chaos.
Blue Sky
Discover why the sky is blue and the sunset is red.
Condiment Diver
As René Descartes (almost) said, "I sink, therefore I am."
Conductivity Meter
Make a conductivity meter and let your electrolytes shine.
Convection Detection
Create a convection cell inside a CD case.
Curveball Demonstrator
Give flight a spin with the Magnus effect.
Deep Blue
Submerge yourself in underwater color perception.
Eyedropper Hydrometer
Construct a simple hydrometer to compare the densities of solutions.
Feeling Pressured
Feel atmospheric pressure changes by stepping into a garbage bag.
Fog Chamber
Create clouds in a bottle by rapidly expanding the air.
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