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Snacks tagged with "video"

Science activity that demonstrates the chemistry of batteries
Aluminum-Air Battery

Construct a simple battery that can power a light.

Science activity in which short pieces of chenille stem look random until viewed in the proper perspective
Ames Chair

Without depth perception, random lines can become a chair!

Science activity demonstrating color afterimage phenomenon
Bird in a Cage

Stare at one color—but see another.

Science activity to make water boil at room temperature
Boyle-ing Water

Watch water boil at room temperature.

Science activity investigating spectroscopy
CD Spectroscope

Turn an old CD into a spectroscope to analyze light.

Science activity that demonstrates center of gravity
Center of Gravity

Balance a checkbook using the physics method.

Science activity that demonstrates electrostatic charge
Charge and Carry

Store up an electric charge, then make sparks.

Science activity that demonstrates perception of additive color mixtures
Colored Shadows

Not all shadows are black.

Science activity demonstrating how changes in atmospheric pressure feel
Feeling Pressured

Feel atmospheric pressure changes by stepping into a garbage bag.

Science activity that demonstrates levitation with electrostatics
Flying Tinsel

Use electrostatic repulsion to suspend tinsel in the air.

Science activity that demonstrates gel electrophoresis
Gel Electrophoresis

Use electricity to separate colored dyes.

Science and engineering activity to make a record player
Groovy Sounds

Make a record player with a pencil, pin, and paper.

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