Spinning snake template

Bend those 6 parts. Stick a straw at bottom and dancer figure on top. This is great. I would recommend some sort of protective small cage for the candles when trying this at a classroom.

The cage will protect the paper from catching fire if it accidentally falls over a candle and will let the air go through it without any problem. Reply 7 months ago. Amazing idea Very nicely done! Great video presentation as well. My Father made these when we were kids, and would mount it on top of a lamp halo. The heat from a 60 watt light bulb was enough to create the air current to turn the coil.

Keep up the great work! Bob D. Reply 8 months ago. Great Instructable! Our physics teacher showed us this experiment back in elementary school! Really simple and educational! Introduction: Spinning Snake. By bee-a-maker Follow. More by the author:. Materials needed: 1. Skewer lengthcm approx or stick 2.

Playdough 3. Cardstock 4. Draw a spiral snake and decorate it. The molecules as they rise lose heat, come back close together increasing density and sink again and the cycle continues.

This circular movement of air particles rises and falling causes the snake to spin. We call it a convection current. This process is how radiators work to heat our homes. The hot water inside the radiator heat the radiator by the process of conduction, however the now hot radiator heats the air around it which spreads into the room as it becomes less dense.

This is replaced by cooler more dense air which is then heated! Science Sparks Wild Sparks Enterprises Ltd are not liable for the actions of activity of any person who uses the information in this resource or in any of the suggested further resources. Science Sparks assume no liability with regard to injuries or damage to property that may occur as a result of using the information and carrying out the practical activities contained in this resource or in any of the suggested further resources.

These activities are designed to be carried out by children working with a parent, guardian or other appropriate adult. The adult involved is fully responsible for ensuring that the activities are carried out safely. What a fun experiment!!! Love it! I remember those funny curly whirly things you would place on your palm, but these snakes are much better and show the effect of heat more!

Your email address will not be published. First of all print out the attached picture of the snake or draw your own. Print This! A spot of decorating!

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