Air Lift

Source Institutions

WGBH

Air Lift

In this physics activity, challenge learners to lift a book with just air using a plastic bag and a straw. This activity demonstrates compressed air and forces.

Preparation Time:: Under 5 minutes
Learning Time:: Under 5 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:: 1 cent - $1 per student
Age Range:: Ages 6 - 11
Resource Type:: Activity
Language:: English, Spanish

Materials List (per student)

gallon-size, zipper-lock plastic bag
heavy book
pencil
plastic drinking straw
tape

Keywords

Subjects

Physical Sciences
- Motion and Forces
- States of Matter
  - Gases
The Nature of Science
- The Scientific Process
  - Conducting Investigations
  - Formulating Explanations

Audience

To use this activity, learners need to:

see
touch

Learning styles supported:

Involves hands-on or lab activities

Other

Components that are part of this resource:

Web version

This resource is part of:

Zoom Activities Pages

Access Rights:

Free access

By:

WGBH Boston

Rights:

All Rights Reserved, WGBH Educational Foundation, ©2002

Funding Sources:

National Science Foundation, 0229796
Corporation for Public Broadcasting
The Arthur Vining Davis Foundation
PBS