Catch Your Breath: Build a Spirometer and Measure your Lung Capacity
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Science Museum of Minnesota
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In this activity, learners will measure their lung capacity by making their own spirometer. Learners will then explore factors that affect the amount of air the lungs can hold. Useful information about tidal air, reserve air, complemental air, vital capacity, and residual air is included in this lesson as well as the Lung Capacity chart.
- 5 to 10 minutes
- 45 to 60 minutes
- $1 - $5 per group of students
- Ages 8 - 18
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan, Model
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- vinyl tubing
- clean plastic drinking straws
- 3.8 liter (1 gallon) clear plastic jug
- 250 ml measuring cup
- pail for water
- masking tape
- marking pen
- plastic tub
- funnel
- food coloring
- dropper
- sponge
Subjects
- Life Sciences
- Human Body
- Respiration
- Human Body
Informal Categories
- Physical Activity
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves teamwork and communication skills
- Uses STEM to solve real-world problems
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Rights:
- All Rights Reserved, Science Museum of Minnesota, ©2000
Funding Source:
- Medtronic Foundation
