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The carbonation in the soda (dissolved CO2) represents the dissolved gasses present in magma (water vapor (H20), carbon dioxide (C02) sulfur dioxide (S02) etc The liquid (soda) represents the lava. The resultant chemical reaction simulates an explosive volcanic eruption. Our question today is which soda will produce the highest eruption? A few knowns (background research):\ I might suggest a few here, but in reality, I let them come up with these, even if they are anecdotal. This can take some prodding, so it may take some interaction to get them to come up with something. Popular ideas involve the lack of sugar crystals in diet cola, the idea that cola might be more carbonated OR is carbonated with smaller crystals than lemon-lime soda etc Your Hypothesis: This is the fun part. I try to get them to phrase at least three different hypotheses, and usually try and name them based on the student who proposed it. It helps me learn names, but also starts to break the ice w/ their peers. We then do a show of hands to see who agrees with which hypothesis and then we go outside to test it. Test w/ experiments SampleHeight (ft)Diet Cola SpriteRegular Cola We measure height in two ways, depending on availability of equipment. The most accurate is to have a student stand a few feet away with a stadia rod, and have the class decide the peak elevation of each eruption. The second is easier; I just have them estimate it (using a background object; tree, building wall etc...) and then get a class consensus of the height. If they are astute, they will notice this is another outside factor from the next question. Analyze data. What did the data show? Can any outside factors have influenced our experiment? What are they, and why? Usually the outside variables are weather related (Wind gusts), but if they are observant they might notice a slight tilt in the ground surface or similar factors that might influence the results. 6. What conclusions can we draw from this experiment? Can we say anything definitively? How would you work to further prove or disprove your hypothesis? My key point here is to try to get them to think about how they would work to make this more scientifically valid. Secondary is to get the students to realize that we cannot really conclude anything based solely on one test. These supplies usually come out of pocket, so I stick to three sodas per class; if you have more readily available funds, try the three types of soda at room temperature, refrigerated and elevated temperature.     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