Amazing Air
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Twin Cities Public Television
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In this activity, learners construct a small "air cannon," and use its airflow to put out a candle (lit with the help of an adult). The "air cannon" is an empty salt carton with a plastic bag rubber-banded around the cut-off bottom, though other containers could be tried. Learners can submit online the distance from the candle the air cannon successfully blows it out. This activity should be done in a fire-safe environment.
- Under 5 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- $1 - $5 per group of students
- Ages 8 - 14
- Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- an empty salt carton
- a plastic sandwich bag
- a rubber band
- a lit candle
Subjects
- Physical Sciences
- Heat and Thermodynamics
- States of Matter
- Gases
- Vibration and Waves
Informal Categories
- Citizen Science
Audience
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Twin Cities Public Television
Source Collections:
- Science After School Consumer's Guide
- DragonflyTV
Rights:
- All Rights Reserved, Twin Cities Public Television, Inc., ©2006
Funding Sources:
- National Science Foundation
- Best Buy Children's Foundation
