The Dry Sock Trick! Science Project for Kids

The Dry Sock Trick! Science Project for Kids

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Interactive Video

Science, Social Studies, Physics

1st - 6th Grade

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The video tutorial demonstrates a fun science experiment involving a sock, a cup, and water. The experiment shows how a sock can remain dry when submerged in water due to the presence of air in the cup. The tutorial explains the concept of matter and space, and how air occupies space, preventing water from entering the cup. A variation of the experiment is also shown, where tilting the cup allows air to escape, resulting in a wet sock. The video encourages safe experimentation and understanding of basic scientific principles.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main objective of the experiment introduced in the video?

To keep a sock dry while submerged

To measure the temperature of water

To see if a sock can change color underwater

To test the strength of a sock

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What prevents the water from entering the cup when it is submerged?

The temperature of the water

The weight of the sock

The air inside the cup

The shape of the cup

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is matter, according to the video?

Anything that is liquid

Anything that can be seen

Anything that takes up space

Anything that is invisible

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens when the cup is tilted underwater?

The cup becomes heavier

The air stays inside the cup

The air escapes and water enters

The sock changes color

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the sock get wet when the cup is tilted?

Because the water is too deep

Because the cup is not airtight

Because the air escapes and water fills the space

Because the sock absorbs water