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Module 1 Convection
Fluid in Glass Tubing

An antiquated and surprisingly neglected demonstration using glass tubing, water and propane torch to indicate fluid movement due to heat imbalances that move ocean water and even the cream in your coffee!

Lesson Plan: Check out this lesson plan that tells you what you need and how to do the lab demonstration.

Audio: Listen to a real teacher explain techniques to help perform the lab demonstration and how it relates to physical oceanography.

Demo Movie: Now see the real lab demonstration as it happens.

Funding from National Aeronautics and Space Administration: Award # NAG 13-02042