Submarine: Lift Bag Lander
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University of California San Diego
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In this activity (on page 4), learners create a submarine using a plastic sandwich bag. This is a fun way to learn about buoyancy and how captured gas can cause objects to float.
Note: You will also need access to a tank or swimming pool to watch your submarine dive.
Safety note: Learners will need an adult's help to drill holes in the film canister.
- Under 5 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- $1 - $5 per student
- Ages 8 - 14
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- Ziploc sandwich bag
- 35mm film canister and lid
- Alka Seltzer tablet
- Pennies
- A drill
Subjects
- Earth and Space Science
- Earth Structure
- Oceans and Water
- Earth Structure
- Engineering and Technology
- Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Technology
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
- Physical Sciences
- Chemistry
- Chemical Reactions
- Motion and Forces
- Machines
- Gravity
- States of Matter
- Solids
- Liquids
- Gases
- Structure and Properties of Matter
- Atomic Structure
- Mass and Weight
- Volume and Density
- Chemistry
Informal Categories
- Model Building
- Transportation
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Cameron, James; Hardy, Kevin
Rights:
- UC San Diego, 2013
