Scientific Method

Model the Scientific Method using Mentos and Diet Coke

Show this video as an introduction to get student's interest:

Coke and Mentos Sensation video

Coke and Mentos Sensation (about video)

Mythbusters explain Nucleation

Mythbusters Coke and Mentos Video

Mythbusters Exploding Stomach Episode (for fun if time permits)

Pass out Mentos to each student and let them examine the texture. Eat the Mentos, feel the texture with your tongue

Show a student experiment:

Multiple Soda Test

Talk about control = Size of soda and number of Mentos and variables= varieties of soda

The student sample does not use accurate control.

Do the Experiment with students:

Teacher demonstrates experiment

Handouts:

Scientific Method Printables

Sample Mini Book for Mentos Science Experiment using Scientific Method and the NCTE Book Wizard

Scientific Method:

Scientific Method RAP

More Videos:

Mythbusters Scientific Method

The Science of Diet Coke and Mentos

Annotated Mythbusters

Mythbusters Wrong

Mentos Rube Goldberg Machine

Periodic Elements Videos

Scholastic Study Jams video on the Scientific Method