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Science Olympics Challenge
Objective: Create a ramp to get a marble into a cup.
-The larger the distance the cup is from the ramp the more points that will be awarded. Points will also be awarded for completing 3 trials and recording data appropriately.
-Only 3 pages of paper and tape can be used as materials.
Design Used:
Team approach was to create a u-shape ramp that the marble could project off of. In addition, a tube was used to keep the marble contained and reduce the chances of the marble falling off the edges of the ramp.
Results:
Unfortunately the tube created for the marble to roll down was too small and as a result the marble did not move and instead became stuck. Thus, an evaluation of other aspects of the design of the ramp could not be completed.
Objective: Create a ramp to get a marble into a cup.
-The larger the distance the cup is from the ramp the more points that will be awarded. Points will also be awarded for completing 3 trials and recording data appropriately.
-Only 3 pages of paper and tape can be used as materials.
Design Used:
Team approach was to create a u-shape ramp that the marble could project off of. In addition, a tube was used to keep the marble contained and reduce the chances of the marble falling off the edges of the ramp.
Results:
Unfortunately the tube created for the marble to roll down was too small and as a result the marble did not move and instead became stuck. Thus, an evaluation of other aspects of the design of the ramp could not be completed.
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M&M Explorations
Objective: Determine a question to explore using M&M's and various liquids.
-Our group decided to compare an M&M placed in various liquids, specifically water, oil, vinegar, and Diet Pepsi.
Objective: Determine a question to explore using M&M's and various liquids.
-Our group decided to compare an M&M placed in various liquids, specifically water, oil, vinegar, and Diet Pepsi.
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The result when coffee was added to our mixture of water and oil.
*Note: Blue food coloring was added to the water in order to make it easier to observe the difference between oil and water.
*Observation: When stirred the water can be transferred into the oil along with the coffee. As a result it was possible to create various artistic designs of our choosing.
*Note: Blue food coloring was added to the water in order to make it easier to observe the difference between oil and water.
*Observation: When stirred the water can be transferred into the oil along with the coffee. As a result it was possible to create various artistic designs of our choosing.
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Sock Bubbles
Objective: Create bubbles from scratch.
Steps:
1. Cut bottom off a water bottle.
2. Cover with a sock that fits tightly over the water bottle.
3. Place dish soap in a plastic container.
4. Dip sock covered water bottle in dish soap.
5. Blow through the mouth piece of the water bottle as hard as possible.
Abracadabra! Sock Bubbles!
Objective: Create bubbles from scratch.
Steps:
1. Cut bottom off a water bottle.
2. Cover with a sock that fits tightly over the water bottle.
3. Place dish soap in a plastic container.
4. Dip sock covered water bottle in dish soap.
5. Blow through the mouth piece of the water bottle as hard as possible.
Abracadabra! Sock Bubbles!
Balloon Powered Car
Objective: Create a balloon powered car.
-Materials provided included 1 piece of cardboard, 5 straws, 2 balloons, tape, and 2 pieces of paper.
-Our group decided to base the design of the car on a race car and attempt to make it as aerodynamic as possible. Original design created using no instructions.
Objective: Create a balloon powered car.
-Materials provided included 1 piece of cardboard, 5 straws, 2 balloons, tape, and 2 pieces of paper.
-Our group decided to base the design of the car on a race car and attempt to make it as aerodynamic as possible. Original design created using no instructions.
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Water Pressure vs. Heat Energy
Objective: Determine whether bubbles formed are due to air pressure or heat.
-First take the lid off of a water bottle. Next dip the top water bottle in dish soap. Then place water bottle in a glass containing hot water.
-Observation: Bubbles were produced out the top of the water bottle.
-Question:Were bubbles formed due to the heat or water pressure?
-Conclusion: Bubbles were caused by the air inside the plastic bottle was heating due to heat transfer from the surrounding water. This was tested by performing an additional experiment using cold water.
Objective: Determine whether bubbles formed are due to air pressure or heat.
-First take the lid off of a water bottle. Next dip the top water bottle in dish soap. Then place water bottle in a glass containing hot water.
-Observation: Bubbles were produced out the top of the water bottle.
-Question:Were bubbles formed due to the heat or water pressure?
-Conclusion: Bubbles were caused by the air inside the plastic bottle was heating due to heat transfer from the surrounding water. This was tested by performing an additional experiment using cold water.