Balloon Puffs

SCIENCE CONCEPT:
Lift occurs when the pressure on the upper surface on an object (wing) is less than the pressure on the lower surface.
STUDENT OBJECTIVE:
The student will observe the effect of faster moving air.
OVERVIEW:
The student will experiment with two suspended balloons to observe the effect of faster moving air.
TEACHER TEXT:
PREPARATION TIME:
10 minutes.
LESSON TIME:
10 minutes.
TEACHER PREP:
Gather needed materials.
Find an adequate hanging location for this activity.
WORDS TO KNOW:
  • air
  • blow
  • faster
  • pressure
  • slower


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