|Penny Plop: An Exploration of Surface Tension|
Ocean FEST is a program of hands-on, ocean-themed science activities for students in grades 3-6 and/or their families. Its goals are to: (1) educate participants about ocean and earth science issues that are relevant to their communities; and (2) inspire students--especially those from underrepresented groups--to pursue careers in the ocean and earth sciences. This activity explores the concept of surface tension using water droplets on pennies.
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DLESE Catalog ID: DLESE-000-000-010-584
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Publisher: University of Hawaii at Manoa
School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST)