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2001

Demonstrations of Scientific Concepts

The Mecosta-Osceola Math/Science/Technology students presented demonstrations all day that showed examples of various scientific processes or concepts.

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The Math/Science/Technology Center's Freshman class was responsible for finding and conducting demonstrations for the middle and elementary students who attended the fair.
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Keeping track of the MSTC "Blimp" was a pleasant diversion...
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Students burn various elements to display identifying colors given off by each element.
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Animal behavior is demonstrated with a rat maze. This "Sound Cannon" shows compressional waves.
Adhesion and cohesion between water molecules is beautifully demonstrated with these bubbles! The soda can is crushed by atmospheric pressure when the water in it changes from a gas to a liquid. 
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Lower the freezing point of water creating a super saturated solution (pop).
Students were given the opportunity to create and take with them a baggie of
"Glow in the Dark Slime"!
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Science is an active process!