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Why is there so much frozen water at Earth's poles? Because water is a polar molecule! Young scientists observe polar molecules moving in a mixture of oil and water. They see the changes in potential energy in the hydrophilic and hydrophobic regions.
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Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
- Discuss the changes in potential energy as the simulation runs
- Explain the difference in the speed of movement between the oil and the water
Classroom Considerations
- Relies on prior knowledge of polar molecules and potential energy
Pros
- Allows pupils to move and rotate molecules to increase the challenge of the simulation
- Requires very little class time
Cons
- None