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How Do You Blow up a Stadium?

On November 20, 2017, the Georgia Dome was demolished. Learn how the force of gravity plays an important role in demolitions and how experts brought down this 102,000 square foot structure, located in the heart of Atlanta.

How Do You Blow up a Stadium?

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How Do You Blow up a Stadium?

On November 20, 2017, the Georgia Dome was demolished. Learn how the force of gravity plays an important role in demolitions and how experts brought down this 102,000 square foot structure, located in the heart of Atlanta.

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Plan and carry out investigations to compare and contrast chemical (i.e., reactivity, combustibility) and physical (i.e., density, melting point, boiling point) properties of matter.

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Ever wonder how a giant ship can float or how buildings are demolished in the middle of a city? We do too! Things Explained tackles all kinds of questions with short, easy-to-understand videos that include demonstrations and real-world examples right here in Georgia. Targeting elementary and middle school concepts, each video is aligned to GSE standards.

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