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Activity
Physics Central

Physics Central: Physics at Mealtime: Capillary Action

For Students 6th - 8th
An easy experiment that illustrates how water molecules move. Students will be able to conduct this activity quickly and easily and will only need a little liquid and a straw with a paper wrapper.
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Handout
MadSci Network

The Mad Scientist Network: Chemistry/cappillary Action

For Students 9th - 10th
Capillary action is described. Examples are illustrated. Links to related topics.
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Activity
Hunkins Experiments

Hunkin's Experiments: Surface Tension

For Students 9th - 10th
Hunkin's Experiments is a group of simple cartoon illustrations of scientific principles. Some would work well in the classroom, but others have little value beyond entertaining students. All of the projects are easy to do. These two are...