Monthly Archives: January 2012

Chapter 6 – Equations and Inequalities

Posted on January 28, 2012 by adelle

Solving Type 1 Equations Homework 6.1

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Chapter 5 Intro & Activity (5.1)

Posted on January 28, 2012 by adelle

The Use of Fluids – Chapter 5 Key Ideas Understanding the properties of fluids is an important aspect of developing technologies and perfecting the design of structures to improve safety and reduce damage or breakdown due to wear and tear … Continue reading →

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Daisy in the Garden

Posted on January 28, 2012 by adelle

My lovely pooch Daisy passed away and is now chasing squirrels in the sky. She was good dog and a great therapist.

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C.Y.U. 4.12

Posted on January 23, 2012 by adelle

1) The following table indicates how each property changes with temperature: Volume Density Viscosity Buoyancy Temperature Increase Increase Decrease Decrease Decrease Temperature Decrease Decrease Increase Increase Increase Note the opposite effect and the shared characteristics of density, viscosity and buoyancy. … Continue reading →

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Pearl Swirl

Posted on January 23, 2012 by adelle

Fun with Rheoscopic Fluids http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=re0FsWP9EN8

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Fun with OOBLECK (cornstarch goop)

Posted on January 23, 2012 by adelle

A Fluid-Like solid or a Solid-Like fluid??? Non-Newtonian Liquid? Check it out at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ix2Ew6HQyfs&feature=related (dancing oobleck) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TR2bPb2_Q0 (oobleck info) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUMX_b_m3Js (Steve Spangler on Ellen) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idCFb3DqWkk (recipe & ratio) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCHPo3EA7oE (cornstarch science) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-Newtonian_fluid (non-newtonian fluid) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornstarch (history of cornstarch……by wikipedia)

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Finding the Volume of an Odd-Shaped Solid Object that Floats

Posted on January 11, 2012 by adelle

Finding the volume of an odd-shaped solid object that floats, requires a few simple steps. The Displacement Method (Archimedes Principle) provides an easy way of measuring the Volume of an odd-shaped object that floats. Remember that Volume = Length x … Continue reading →

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How to make Bio Plastic

Posted on January 5, 2012 by adelle

Plastics are piling up in landfills and the ocean. We need to find alternatives to this useful material. Click on the link below to see a short video on creating Bio Plastic. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clvlPHzcOpM&feature=related

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C.Y.U. 4.1 & 4.2

Posted on January 4, 2012 by adelle

4.1 A Close Up Look at Fluid Flow 1) Aerodynamics is an important aspect of transportation. To improve fuel efficiency, reduce drag/friction to improve speed, to improve safety, and to improve technological advances in strong, lightweight materials etc.; these are … Continue reading →

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How to use a Triple Beam Balance

Posted on January 4, 2012 by adelle

Click on the link below for an interactive tutorial. http://www.ohaus.com/input/tutorials/tbb/TBBins.html

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