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In this activity, learners use raisins and seltzer water to understand why waves don’t move objects forward. Learners conduct two simple experiments to understand the circular movement of waves.
- Under 5 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- 1 cent - $1 per student
- Ages 8 - 11
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- clear drinking glass
- deeper clear glass jar
- clear carbonated soda or seltzer water
- 4–5 raisins
- science journal
- a 2-meter rope
Subjects
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Earth and Space Science
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Earth Structure
- Oceans and Water
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Earth Structure
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Mathematics
- Geometry
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Physical Sciences
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Energy
- Potential and Kinetic Energy
- Motion and Forces
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States of Matter
- Liquids
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Energy
Informal Categories
- Nature and Environment
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Components that are part of this resource:
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Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- NASA Center for Distance Learning, Office of Education at NASA’s Langley Research Center
Rights:
- All rights reserved, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 2004