SAN ANTONIO – Hello parents, teachers and students!

Are you looking for something fun to do at home that has a little bit of science behind it?

Well, check out this demonstration that shows what happens when you stick a pencil through a bag of water. The demonstration is courtesy of Cool Science Experiments Headquarters.

Be sure to check out GMSA@9 on Wednesdays when Meteorologist Kaiti Blake does the demonstrations and explains the science behind it. To view the video, click on the player above.

What happens when you stick a pencil through a bag of water?

Here’s what you’ll need:

• plastic baggie
• water
• sharpened pencils
• paper towels (for cleanup)
• container

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