Old School Science Demonstrations | SDPB

Welcome to the "Old School Science Demonstration!" website. The video science demonstrations at this site are designed to be watched by you, the educator or parent. We encourage you to watch the video lessons and then conduct the demonstrations with the students in your care. (Click here for: Dissection Videos | Council of State Science Supervisor’s Safety Manuals)

Physical Science Demo: Liquid Flax (Educator Explanation)

Physical Science Demo: Liquid Flax

A simple density activity/lesson that demonstrates items can sink or float in materials other than water. (Density is the amount of stuff (matter) in an object. Density = mass/volume (d = m/v))

**Bonus Video: More Liquid Flax** | Paul the Ping Pong Ball

Lesson Plan: PDF | Demo Card: PDF

PS Demo: Tablecloth vs Inertia (1st Law of Motion)

Physical Science Demo: Tablecloth vs Inertia

This is an awesome activity/lesson that demonstrates inertia (1st Law of Motion) and/or an impulse force. The classic and magical "pull the tablecloth from under the food demo."

Lesson Plan: PDF | Demo Card: PDF

Physical Science Demonstration: Soda Pop Density

Physical Science: Soda Pop Density

A simple density activity/lesson that demonstrates items with the same volume can have different densities. (Density is the amount of stuff (matter) in an object. Density = mass/volume (d = m/v))

Lesson Plan: PDF

Demo Card: PDF

Corpus Callosum Demonstration

Corpus Callosum

An interesting activity used to test if the corpus callosum (the part of the brain that connects the right and left hemispheres) is connected. Your students/kids will love this one! Lesson Plan: Watch the Related Videos below.
Scientific American Frontiers: The Man With Two Brains
PIECES OF MIND Episode 703

Demo Card: PDF | Brain PowerPoint: PPT

Bernoulli's Ball

Bernoulli's Ball (Explaining Lift Force Only, not Addition of Vector Forces in this Demo)

This is a classic demonstration of Bernoulli’s Principle. Note: gravity/weight provides a downward force, and the dryer/blower is providing an upward force.

**Bonus Video** (YouTube)

Lesson Plan: PDF | Demo Card: PDF

Bernoulli's Principle Demonstration: Bernoulli's Sound Tube

Bernoulli's (air) Sound Tube

This classic science demonstration shows both Bernoulli's Principle and resonance. A corrugated tube is twirled, producing sound. Air moves from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure. **Bonus Video** | (YouTube)

Lesson Plan: PDF

Demo Card: PDF

Bernoulli's Principle Demonstration: Bag

Bernoulli's Bag

This classic science demonstration shows Bernoulli's Principle. A moving stream of air produces an area of low pressure (vacuum.) Air moves from high pressure to low pressure.

Lesson Plan: PDF

Demo Card: PDF

Bernoulli's Principle Demonstration: Toilet Paper

Bernoulli's TP

This classic science demonstration uses toilet paper to show Bernoulli's Principle. A moving stream of air produces an area of low pressure. Air moves from high pressure to low pressure.

Lesson Plan: PDF

Demo Card: PDF

image of old school science demonstration card for flight and lift

Bernoulli's Flight/Lift

During this lab/demonstration, you will use a Styrofoam airplane to explain lift, and then the students will construct paper airplanes and compete in a paper airplane throwing contest.

Lesson Plan: PDF

Demo Card: PDF Version

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