Balancing Balloons

WHY?

The scale will tip to indicate the balloon still containing air is heavier.

ASSESSMENT: Can the student communicate what they observed?

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four The student is able to communicate that the balloon filled with air weighs more than the empty one; therefore, air has weight.

three The student is able to communicate that the balance tipped so the one balloon is heavier.

two The student is able to communicate that the scale tips.

one The student is able to communicate that the balloons have air in them.

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Last modified: Sun Aug 10 18:00:59 PDT 1997