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Subject: Oceans & Water

Science activity to investigate the color of water
A Splash of Color

Is pure water colorless?

Science activity that demonstrates fluid pressure and buoyancy
Condiment Diver

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

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 demontrates the movement of a fluid undergoing convection
Convection Detection

Create a convection cell inside a CD case.

Science activity to explore underwater color perception
Deep Blue

Submerge yourself in underwater color perception.

Diablillo cartesiano de condimento

Experimenta con un diablillo cartesiano.

Science activity measuring density of a liquid
Eyedropper Hydrometer

Construct a simple hydrometer to compare the densities of solutions.

Science activity that demonstrates how clouds form
Fog Chamber

Create clouds in a bottle by rapidly expanding the air.

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 to investigate convection
Inverted Bottles

Watch the rise and fall of hot and cold fluids.

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

This density column always returns to its original three layers.

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