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In this quick and easy activity and/or demonstration, learners illustrate the effect of the weight of air over our heads.

free Ages 6 - 18 Under 5 minutes
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Using a vertical wind tube and using simple materials, individuals and groups attempt to design a "satellite" that floats for at least 5 seconds.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 4 - adult 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners create and experiment with wind tubes. These tubes are a playful and inventive way to explore the effect that moving air has on objects.

Over $20 per group Ages 4 - adult 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners design and build their own parachute using household materials with the goal of landing their passenger safely on a target.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 4 - adult 10 to 30 minutes
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In this meteorology activity, learners construct simple devices to measure the direction and speed of wind.

$5 - $10 per student Ages 6 - 18 30 to 45 minutes
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The goal of this activity is to design the fastest sailboat or one that carries the most treasure.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 6 - 18 10 to 30 minutes