Paper Book Blow

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 books, a sheet of paper, and a straw to observe the effect of faster moving air.

TEACHER TEXT: PREPARATION TIME:

5 minutes.

LESSON TIME:

10 minutes.

TEACHER PREP:

Gather materials.

WORDS TO KNOW:

air

pressure

blow

speed

faster

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