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It's a Gas!
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In this simple activity, learners see the production of a gas, which visibly fills up a balloon placed over the neck of a bottle.
Bready Bubble Balloon
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Learners discover the bubble power of living cells in this multi-hour experiment with baker's yeast. Learners make a living yeast/water solution in a bottle, and add table sugar to feed the yeast.
Orange Pop
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In this activity, learners surprisingly pop balloons without touching them using orange peels. This Mr.
Waterless Snow Globe
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In this activity, learners will investigate static electricity as they create waterless snow globes.
The Great Balloon Race
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In this online Flash game, learners take to the skies in a hot air balloon and are challenged to beat other balloonists' times to the finish line without crashing.
The Heart as a Pump
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Learners will build a homemade pump using a balloon, a mason jar, and some straws.
Conversation Piece
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Focus sound through a balloon! In this Exploratorium activity, you'll use dry ice to create a balloon that's a sound lens.
Test Your Lung Power
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In this activity, learners try to blow up a balloon hanging inside of an empty bottle.
Do Sweat It!
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In this activity, learners explore why humans sweat. Learners compare the effects of heat on a balloon filled with air and a balloon filled water.