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The demonstration/experiment provides quick proof that air has mass.

Learners build devices from rubber bands to test for invisible air pollutants.

In this small-group activity, learners assume the roles of pilots, air traffic controllers, and NASA scientists to solve five Air Traffic Control (ATC) problems.

In this activity, learners set up an experiment to investigate the effects of hot air on the path of a laser beam.

In this activity, learners calculate the percentage of oxygen in the atmosphere by using steel wool's ability to rust.

Learners investigate the concept of humidity by using a dry and wet sponge as a model. They determine a model for 100% humidity, a sponge saturated with water.

As a model of acid rain, learners water plants with three different solutions: water only, vinegar only, vinegar-water mixture.

Learners test two jars, one containing plain air and one containing carbon dioxide gas, to see their reactions to temperature changes.

In this activity, learners use simple items to construct a device for indicating air pressure changes.

In this activity, learners evaluate the potential performance of air rockets placed inside a wind tunnel.

In this activity, learners use simple items to construct a device for indicating air pressure changes.

In this activity related to indoor air pollution, learners build take-home dust catchers with wax paper and petroleum jelly.

In this activity, learners simulate Otto von Guericke's famous Magdeburg Hemispheres experiment.

Learners drop two different masses of play dough and observe how long it takes them to hit the ground.

Learners build a simple aneroid barometer to learn about changes in barometric pressure and weather forecasting. They observe their barometer and record data over a period of days.

Learners test two jars containing soil, one covered and one open, for changes in temperature. After placing the jars in the Sun, learners discover that the covered jar cools down more slowly.

In this health activity, learners explore breathing, lungs and asthma. Learners test their lung capacity by blowing air into balloons.

Using paper, paper clips, an index card, and tape, teams of learners design flying devices to (1) stay in the air as long as possible and (2) land as close as possible to a given target.

Learners test two jars containing hot water, one covered with plastic and one open, for changes in temperature.

Learners test two jars of ice water, one covered and one open, for changes in temperature. After placing the jars in the sun, learners discover that the covered jar cools down more slowly.