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Balloon Kebabs

Balloon Kebabs

In this demonstration, learners observe the effects of density and pressure by attempting to make "balloon kebabs." Learners will try to insert a wooden skewer all the way through an inflated balloon without popping it. Then, they will discover how they can insert the skewer in areas with lower surface tension without breaking the overall surface of the balloon. This activity guide includes a helpful video that demonstrates each step of the...

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Keywords:
Surface Tension, Physical Science, Rubber, Skewer, Geoscience, Trick, Structure and Properties of Matter, NSDL, Mathematics, Motion and Forces, Oceanography, Physics, Engineering, General Science, Conducting Investigations, Technology, Chemistry, Oceans and Water, Earth System Science, Balloons, Education, Materials Science
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Material Type:
Simulation
Date Added to MERLOT:
July 27, 2016
Date Modified in MERLOT:
July 27, 2016
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Submitter:
Barbra Bied Sperling
Hispanic Serving Institution
Primary Audience:
Grade School, Middle School, High School
Technical Format:
Website
Mobile Compatibility:
Not specified at this time
Language:
English
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Unknown
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No
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Unknown
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