Light as Air

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In this physics activity (page 6 of the PDF), learners will demonstrate air has weight by comparing an inflated balloon to a deflated one. This activity was created as a pre-visit for a traveling science show, but makes a great stand-alone activity as well! Seeing that air is "something" is always a "wow" moment, and this is an excellent activity to demonstrate this concept.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
Under 5 minutes
Learning Time:
10 to 30 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
$1 - $5 per group of students
Age Range:
Ages 4 - 11
Resource Types:
Activity, Demonstration
Language:
English

Materials List (per group of students)

  • yard stick (or dowel rod)
  • string
  • tape
  • 2 balloons

Keywords

Subjects

  • Earth and Space Science
    • Earth Structure
      • Atmosphere
  • Physical Sciences
    • States of Matter
      • Gases
    • Structure and Properties of Matter
      • Mass and Weight

Audience

To use this activity, learners need to:

  • see

Learning styles supported:

  • Involves hands-on or lab activities

Other

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