Density Flow Model (Original)

Product Description

With the full-size kit, demonstrate important density concepts to an entire classroom. Challenge students to use scientific inquiry techniques to explore geology, meteorology, freshwater and saltwater systems. Using the illuminated flow of colored fluids, students can visualize abstract concepts related to plate tectonics, isostasy, sea-floor spreading, air masses, fronts, air pressure, winds, ocean currents, thermoclines, haloclines, upwelling, El Nino and more. The “Original” model includes more simulations and materials than the “junior” model and the fluid motions last much longer. The accompanying curriculum was updated in 2023 to include a new “Isostasy” activity.

Dimensions:         44” L x 6” H x 3.75” W     (112 cm x 15 cm x 9.5cm)

95-page manual

Materials Included:

• 1 acrylic tank with three partitions [44″L x 6″H x 3.75″W]
• 3 wooden tank/light supports
• 1 drain hose assemblage
• 1 36″ LED light
• 3 thermometers
• 2 boxes of assorted food coloring
• 1 Container of salt
• 3 rubber stoppers (00, 2, 2)
• 6 medium suction cups
• 1 dry erase marker, black
• 1 Stir stick
• 1 weighted bottle (250 ml)
• 2 plastic bottles (1000 ml)
• 1 ruler
• 1 battery-powered air pump
• 4 “D” cell batteries
• 1 set of two blocks (Africa & South America)
• 1 set of two blocks (continental crust)
• 1 set of two blocks (oceanic crust)
• 1 sheet of static cling images
• 95-page curriculum manual with student pages and keys