Friday, October 2, 2026

Speaking of low prep science fun: Crush Cans

 This is an on-going series where I try to convince you NOT to spend money on existing labs which have been around forever. Yes, I saw another aggravating ad.  Selling collections of labs is a pet peeve.  It’s right up there with subscriptions to see one interesting idea.  I digress. Today’s lab is another classic: Can Crusher.  I save all sizes of aluminum cans.  Yes, we do spend 45 minutes just crushing cans.  It’s a great lab for Gas Laws.  I made a video below the image.  BTW Can Crusher is Chem or Physics.  Save different sized aluminum cans.  Which one makes a nice, sharp report?  Does it matter if you use ice water or room temperature water?  Seriously, this is fun!






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