Water Drops on a Penny
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- Date of Publication
- January 25, 2022
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Overview
The objective for this activity is to teach students about cohesion and surface tension.
This activity is appropriate for elementary students in grades 2 through 5. The activity can be performed indoors or outdoors, and is best suited for short rotations of 5 to 10 minutes. (2 pages)
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