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Dancing Raisins

Wed, Feb 16, 2011

Materials: Small box of raisins, clear carbonated soda (ginger ale, 7-up, etc.) clear glass

Activity: Fill the glass halfway with the soda. Drop five or six raisins in the glass. Watch carefully to see what the raisins do. What makes the raisins go up and down?

Research Question: How does the liquid affect the raisins' movements?

Resources:

LISD Parents as Teachers Program, Jan 2011

Tags: Liquid Buoyancy 2011