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Activity: Air - Learning Activities

Mathematics

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  • Measure how much a student can inflate a balloon with one breath of air. Measure the balloon�s circumference after each breath.
  • Fill up various sizes of balloons with air and determine which balloon stays in the air longer when released. Discuss why.
  • Count the number of breaths it takes to inflate a balloon. Compare that number with other students in the class. Graph and discuss the results.

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