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In this activity, learners investigate the movement caused by dispersion. Learners discover that dispersion is the random movement of objects.
- 5 to 10 minutes
- 1 to 7 days
- 1 cent - $1 per group of students
- Ages 8 - 11
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- permanent, waterproof marker
- rectangular foil pan
- tap water
- 8 small corks (or other small floating objects)
- metric ruler
- three different colored pencils
- science journal
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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Engineering and Technology
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Engineering
- Ocean Engineering
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Engineering
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Mathematics
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Data Analysis and Probability
- Data Analysis
- Data Collection
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Data Analysis and Probability
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Physical Sciences
- Motion and Forces
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States of Matter
- Solids
- Liquids
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Structure and Properties of Matter
- Volume and Density
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
- Gathering Data
- Formulating Explanations
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The Scientific Process
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:
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
This resource is part of:
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