What makes up the air we breathe? Young scientists explore the atoms and molecules in the air. An interactive lesson allows individuals to watch the movement of the particles in the air and change the makeup from a mixture to a compound. Pop-up information describes each particle.

Concepts

mixtures, compounds, elements

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Have classes create a poster of the different components of air
• Form collaborative groups and assign an element or compound to each group to present to the full class

Classroom Considerations

• Requires a free account with CK-12 to access materials

Pros

• Provides students with a visual for a microscopic concept
• Incorporates the study of molecules and atoms with something familiar

Cons

• None