The rock column in this scene was created by humans. What forces are keeping this rock column in place? Justify. Location: Galveston, TX Author: Erika Rodriguez[...]
Archive for the ‘Physical Sciences (Chemistry and Physics)’ Category
February 13th, 2012 - 9:41 PM § in Physical Sciences (Chemistry and Physics)
Hot Chemistry
The water in this scene is from one of forty-seven hot water springs in Hot Springs, Arkansas. The average water temperature is143 degrees Fahrenheit. Hypothesize how the temperature influences the chemistry of the water. Justify. Location: Hot Springs, Arkansas Author: Erika Rodriguez[...]
February 13th, 2012 - 9:37 PM § in Life Science (Biology), Physical Sciences (Chemistry and Physics)
Tree Forces
In this scene, a tree has fallen in a wooded area. As the tree falls they demonstrate kinetic energy. When the trees land and rest on the supporting tree this demonstrates potential energy. After the tree has fallen on the other tree it is applying a force to the supporting tree. The trees[...]
February 13th, 2012 - 9:06 PM § in Earth Science (Earth, Space and Environmental), Physical Sciences (Chemistry and Physics)
To Save the Earth
This scene is an image of a Solar Compactor. Hypothesize its function and describe the energy transformations that take place for this Solar Compactor to work. Creat a flow chart showing the energy transformations. Location: Austin, TX Author: Erika Rodriguez[...]
February 13th, 2012 - 8:57 PM § in Life Science (Biology), Physical Sciences (Chemistry and Physics)
Ahhh or Brrr!
In this scene the observer is on top of Table Rock Dam overlooking a river that is fed into Lake Taneycomo. Table Rock Lake’s water temperature is an average of 67 degrees Fahrenheit and Lake Taneycomo’s average water temperature is 48 degrees Fahrenheit. Predict why there is a large[...]
February 13th, 2012 - 8:22 PM § in Physical Sciences (Chemistry and Physics)
Magic or Science
In this scene a ping pong ball is floating above the black cone. Hypothesize how this ping pong ball could be floating above the black cone. Justify your response. Location: Children’s Museum Coralville, Iowa Author: Erika Rodriguez[...]
