Super Star Scientist

Smith!

Experiment:  Invisible Shield

Objective:  How can paper submerged in water remain dry?

Smith had his supplies ready to go…

First, Smith crumpled up an 8.5 X 11 piece of paper.

Then he put the paper in the bottom of a cup making sure when he turned the cup over the paper stayed in the cup.

Next, he turned the cup upside down and submerged it straight down into the water.

After a couple seconds, he pulled the cup out of the water and the paper was still DRY!!

So cool!!

Scientist Smith brought enough supplies for each classmate to get to try the experiment for themselves!

Here's Sam showing you the dry paper!

Even Mrs. Tenery tried it out!

We had a 100% success rate performing this fun experiment.

Conclusion:  The paper is dry because water can't get into the cup since it is already filled with air, and the air can't escape because it is lighter than the water.

Way to go, Smith!

Your experiment was well prepared and you really knew the science behind it!