SNC2L0 Science in Everyday Life
Science is all around us… our weather, in the food we eat, the colours on our clothing, the rubber soles of our shoes. You will be viewing some videos and reading up on some topics this period. Go to the links below and answer the questions.
Answer the questions in a word document and print if off to hand in.
LIZARD
Go to http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/kids/animals-pets-kids/reptiles-kids/lizard-basilisk-kids/ and watch the video.
1. Explain why this lizard special.
2. How does this special skill help the lizard?
3. What purpose does the tail serve?
Diet Coke and Mentos
Go to http://videos.howstuffworks.com/discovery/37005-mythbusters-diet-coke-and-mentos-video.htm for questions 1 and 2. Go to http://videos.howstuffworks.com/multivu/2511-mentos-coke-geyser-world-record-video.htm for question 3. Finally, go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKoB0MHVBvM.
1. What causes the foaming reaction when a Mentos is dropped into Coke?
2. What does CO2 stand for?
3. How many Mentos geysers were set off?
