DIY Science Time

Teach science at home! DIY Science Time investigates the world through experiments, demonstrations and activities. Viewers are invited to join along with host Mister C and his science crew to complete fun DIY science experiments, using household materials.

EXPIRES: 5/30/2024

Surface Tension
Episode 1

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EXPIRES: 5/30/2024 In this edition of DIY Science Time, host Mr. C. conducts a series of experiments all about surface tension. Mr. C’s first experiment shows how many water droplets can fit onto a...
Surface Tension
Episode 2

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EXPIRES: 5/30/2024 Time to get sudsy! Mr C.’s next surface tension experiments require straws, water, and dish soap. Mr. C even shows how to make a cube bubble!
Surface Tension
Episode 3

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EXPIRES: 5/30/2024 Mr. C. spices things up with his next surface tension experiment. This next demonstration uses ground pepper, water, and dish soap.
Surface Tension
Episode 4

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EXPIRES: 5/30/2024 Mr. C’s next demonstration replicates German scientist Agnes Pockels’ slide trough experiment.
Surface Tension
Episode 5

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EXPIRES: 5/30/2024 Mr. C has one last cool activity to demonstrate: making a paperclip float on top of water!

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