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Magic Unfolding Flower

Fri, Apr 11, 2014

Materials: Different kids of paper (typing paper, colored typing paper, construction paper, origami paper, paper towel, wax paper), and water

Activity: Cut a flower out of paper. Fold the petals inward. Float the flower in water and watch the petals unfold!

Research Question: How does the type of paper affect how long it takes the flower to unfold?

Resources:

Magic Flower

Video of Micro-Origami Flowers in Water

Video of Water Lily Plant Unfolding

Tags: Liquid Life Science 2014