Shrink Wrap That Kid!
Before you start blasting me with comments… let me explain. This is a very cool science demo, not a classroom management technique (although it might just work). The demo was originated by Wayne Goates, and I saw had the fortune of seeing Bob Becker perform it live at a ChemEd conference years ago. You’ll see why the Vacuum Packed Kid became an instant favorite. Peggy McCall from Houston County, Georgia attended our Science in the Rockies summer workshop in 2007 and immediately took home the idea to share with her 6th grade honors science class. Remember… the bag doesn’t go over the kid’s head – you’re shrink wrapping from the neck down!
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