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Emily's Science Lab: Flying Teabag Ghosts

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In "Emily's Science Lab: Flying Teabag Ghosts," host Emily Calandrelli, an MIT engineer, explores the science behind buoyancy and heat. Emily leads a fun and safe experiment demonstrating these principles using tea bags as mini hot-air balloons. This episode, part of the popular "Emily's Science Lab" series, is designed to engage and educate school-aged children about basic physics concepts, including density, heat, and combustion. Emily details how heat makes air less dense, allowing objects to rise, a principle also applied in hot air balloons. With easy-to-find materials like tea bags and a lighter, students can safely conduct this experiment under adult supervision. This video enhances understanding through hands-on learning and emphasizes critical thinking in a fun, memorable way. Emily also suggests checking out her book series, "Stay Curious and Keep Exploring," for additional science experiments.

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Runtime: 3 minutes 48 seconds

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