WEEK 4: EARTH SCIENCE

Brought to you by Research Organization

Texas Academy of Math and Science

University of North Texas

The study of the earthWhat do the colors

represent?

WHAT IS EARTH SCIENCE?

Study of the universeHalley’s comet!

WHAT IS ASTRONOMY?

Study of the atmosphere

WHAT IS METEOROLOGY?

Study of the earth’s surfaceWhat are some landforms on Earth’s surface?

WHAT IS GEOLOGY?

Problem – I really miss the snow and as a result I want to make snowflake ornaments!

CRYSTAL SNOWFLAKES

Procedure1. Begin to boil water2. Create shape with pipe cleaner3. Tie pipe cleaner shape to popsicle stick using

string4. Carefully pour hot water into plastic bottle5. Mix ¼ cup of borax into hot water6. Add food coloring (optional)7. Carefully place pipe cleaner shape into the

bottle8. Wait overnight for crystallization

CRYSTAL SNOWFLAKES

RESULTS/CONCLUSION

Super saturationPipe Cleaner in the solution acts as a rough surface

that the borax can attach toCreates crystals on the pipe cleaner

BUT HOW?

LET’S CREATE A TORNADO!