Coffee Can Science

by Tomecek, Steven M.

• ISBN13: 9780439482592
• ISBN10: 0439482593
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-04-01
• Publisher: Teaching Resources

Summary

Who knew that a simple coffee can could be turned into a barometer, an acoustic amplifier, or even a lung? These are just some of the super-fun, learning-rich hands-on activities guaranteed to get kids excited about science. All it takes is an empty coffee can! Students learn about friction, magnetism, electricity, erosion, weather, their senses, and more. A fun and easy way to meet the National Science Education Standards! For use with Grades 4-8.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 5
Physical Science
Sonic Blaster	p. 10
The Resonator	p. 12
Coffee Can Telephone	p. 14
Coffee Can Chimes	p. 16
Phasers and Croakers	p. 18
Coffee Can Guitar	p. 21
Coffee Can Freezer	p. 23
Conduction Cans	p. 25
Friction Can	p. 27
Friction Cans II	p. 29
Potential Energy Can	p. 31
Inertia Can	p. 33
Magnetic Measurement Can	p. 35
Electric Coffee Can	p. 37
Energy Transfer Can	p. 39
Earth and Space Science
Mechanical Weathering Can	p. 41
Frost Wedging Can	p. 43
Coffee Can Barometer	p. 45
Dew Point Can	p. 47
Albedo Cans	p. 49
Specific Heat Cans	p. 51
Life Science
Coffee Can Lung	p. 53
Shake Can	p. 55
Scent Can	p. 57
Touch Can	p. 59
Coffee Can Gizzard	p. 61
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