Elemental dances | Episode 4: The Water Molecule

Episode 4: The Water Molecule
How do atoms behave when they combine to make a water molecule?
Atoms combine to make larger units called molecules. A water molecule is made up of two hydrogen atoms and one of oxygen atom.

We explore the 6 ways that a water molecule can vibrate and rotate using symmetry,
twists and counterbalances to inspire dancing.

Elemental dances:
Helping students of all ages discover the world of atoms through dance.

Join atomic physicists from Imperial College London and dance artists from The Place to learn about atoms and molecules in a creative and physical way.

After the two-minute introductory ‘Episode 0′, there are six 20 to 30-minute-long films. In each, a scientific theory is explained by a physicist and explored creatively with a dance artist. Additional project ideas are suggested at the end of each episode.

Follow along at home or at school. If you’re a teacher, you may like to use the films to create your own lesson plans.

For more information, please visit: https://www.theplace.org.uk/elemental-dances