KSAT Kids Home Science: States of Matter with Root Beer Floats National Root Beer Float Day is on Aug. 6
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 cool experiment that allows you to teach kids about the different states of matter.
The experiment is courtesy of gosciencegirls.com .
Be sure to check out GMSA@9 on Wednesdays when Meteorologist Kaiti Blake does the demonstration and explains the significance behind it. To view the video, click on the player above.
Parents and guardians: upload a video of your child performing the activity by clicking here . Send it in and you might see it on GMSA @ 9 a.m.!
States of Matter with Root Beer Floats Here’s what you’ll need:
A Glass
Root Beer
Ice Cream
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About the Authors Kaiti Blake headshot
Kaiti Blake is a child weather-geek-turned-meteorologist.
Ben Spicer headshot
Ben Spicer is a digital journalist who works the early morning shift for KSAT.
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