Tetrahedron Photos

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Here are all your materials: a cup, toothpicks, raisins, straws, paperclips and soap/bubbles.




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Start by building the base of your pyramid.




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When the pyramid is built, unbend the paperclip and use it to hold the pyramid so you can dip the pyramid in soap without your hands getting soapy!




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After dipping the pyramid in the soap, soap should be clinging to the sides and in the middle of the pyramid. Try blowing a small bubble in the middle of the pyramid like the one pictured here.




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After showing your teacher an intact tetrahedron, have some fun and see how big of a middle bubble you can blow!




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