Person with a green straw blowing bubbles in a glass.
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Using bubbles to investigate surface tension is a great activity. Research what is the best water to bubble mixture ratio.

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    Investigating bubbles

    In this activity, students learn about the surface tension of water by experimenting with bubbles. By the end of this activity, students should be able to: demonstrate the effect of soap on ...

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    Observing bubbles

    The next time you use a straw to blow bubbles into your juice or use a bubble wand to make soap bubbles, take a moment to observe how the bubbles form and how long they last. You might be ...

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