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Rachel Barry demonstrates how the sandhand goes from flimsy to moldable

Mystery Material

The sand hand demonstrates the basic properties of sand and other granular materials when placed in a vacuum.

Click on the links below to find out more about the Mystery Material Demonstration:

Procedure Sheet - doc/pdf

FAQ Sheet - doc/pdf