Activity

The Air in There

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet

Feeling is believing! Youth discuss how they know air exists using evidence-based logic. They then create air cannons from cardboard, cling wrap, and rubber bands to demonstrate air is real—and powerful.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Have a competition for the best-designed air cannon using a predetermined set of criteria
  • Record data such as distance and accuracy about the cannon performance 
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires materials and time for set up
Pros
  • Includes ecology tips
  • Provides a detailed teaching guide to help plan for instruction
Cons
  • None