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What’s So Special About Water: Surface Tension

Science can be fun as kids learn science skills along with exploring the natural world of water. Through the “Amazing Water Race” and other activities, youth learn about the strong force that holds the surface of liquids together. (3 pages, 371 KB) Key words – science, water, attract, molecule

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Publication Number: ACTpa023
Category: Natural Resources
Sub-Category: Water
Type: Activity Plan
Audience: Volunteer

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