'Can we do That Again?' Engaging Learners and Developing Beyond the 'Wow' Factor in Science

dc.contributor.author	Astall, C.
dc.contributor.author	Bruce, W.
dc.date.accessioned	2012-05-25T02:28:15Z
dc.date.available	2012-05-25T02:28:15Z
dc.date.issued	2010	en
dc.description.abstract	Adding Mentos to an open bottle of Diet Coke can produce a fountain of liquid and froth extending several metres high. This activity can engage a wide audience of learners in a relevant and meaningful way, provide a model for creative science teaching, and help to develop learners’ attitudes towards school science as a subject. In this paper, the authors describe the use of this activity with primary-aged learners. Some challenges associated with the construction of the delivery mechanism for the Mentos are discussed, and ideas are provided for improving the performance of the fountain.	en
dc.identifier.citation	Astall, C., Bruce, W. (2010) 'Can we do That Again?' Engaging Learners and Developing Beyond the 'Wow' Factor in Science. Science Education Review, 9(2), pp. 63-69.	en
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10092/6633
dc.language.iso	en
dc.publisher	University of Canterbury. School of Sciences and Physical Education	en
dc.rights.uri	https://hdl.handle.net/10092/17651	en
dc.subject.anzsrc	Field of Research::13 - Education::1302 - Curriculum and Pedagogy::130212 - Science, Technology and Engineering Curriculum and Pedagogy	en
dc.title	'Can we do That Again?' Engaging Learners and Developing Beyond the 'Wow' Factor in Science	en
dc.type	Journal Article

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