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SCIENCE CONCEPT:
Heat warms the air around the earth, causing changes in atmospheric conditions: temperature, density, and pressure.
STUDENT OBJECTIVE:
The student will discover that warm air expands.
OVERVIEW:
The student will use a soda bottle, balloon, and hot water to discover that warm air expands.
TEACHER TEXT:
PREPARATION TIME:
5 minutes.
LESSON TIME:
15 minutes.
TEACHER PREP:
Gather materials.
WORDS TO KNOW:
  • expand
  • heat


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