Sophia Learning
Sophia: Cohesion and Adhesion: Lesson 2
This lesson will explain the properties of cohesion and adhesion. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "Cohesion and Adhesion."
Science Bob Pflugfelder
Science Bob: Make a Paperclip Float!
Presents a procedure for getting a paper clip to float in water. Following the procedure, the site gives a brief explanation and discussion of surface tension.
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Science Snacks: Bubble Tray: Create Giant Bubbles
With this fun bubble tray experiment, students create giant bubbles and learn about surface tension and light interference.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Cohesion and Adhesion: Lesson 3
This lesson will explain the properties of cohesion and adhesion. It is 3 of 4 in the series titled "Cohesion and Adhesion."
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Surface Tension
Eeshan will describe what surface tension is and how it works to his friend Nitin.
Education.com
Education.com: Alicia Danyali: Break the Tension: A Water Experiment
[Free Registration/Login Required] Investigate one of water's most important traits, surface tension with this simple experiment that only requires 6 basic household items.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Flying High: Taking to the Air
Explore the science of surface tension, the evolution of flight in insects and insects' anatomical adaptations. Construct insect models that illustrate the action of these adaptations and calculate the force per unit area of water surface.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Surface Tension and Its Practical Applications
Learn what surface tension is, how it works, and its practical applications.
Science Bob Pflugfelder
Science Bob: Make a Paper Clip Float [Pdf]
Science activity demonstrates how surface tension is used to suspend a paperclip on the surface of water.
Frostburg State University
Frostberg University: Surface Tension in Liquids
Explains the role of surface tension in a liquid and how oil can be used to keep water from boiling over.
Fact Monster
Fact Monster: Adhesion and Cohesion
The forces of adhesion and cohesion are compared and contrasted. Various phenomena which can be explained by such forces are identified and discussed.
Science Fun for Everyone
Science Fun: Snow Fluff
Watch Scientist Joe demonstrate how to make snow in your kitchen in this video presentation.
Bill Nye
Bill Nye: Penny Droplets
Try this at-home science experiment to learn about the forces of gravity, cohesion, and adhesion.
Bill Nye
Bill Nye: Float You Metal Boat
Try this at-home science experiment to learn how surface tension makes things move.
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Exhibit Cross Reference: Cohesion
Cohesion is defined and an example is given. Cohesion is distinguished from adhesion. Examples of adhesion are stated as well. Links to pages with further information are provided.
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Exhibit Cross Reference: Capillarity
Capillarity is defined and an example is given. A reference to the Facts on File dictionary is included. Links to further information are provided.
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: Surface Tension
This excellent photo shows how the idea of surface tension works. A paper clip sits on top of the liquid in a glass, you can clearly see a skin which holds the paper clip above the surface.