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Activity Number 2 - An Experiment
Purpose
To show that air has weight.
Materials
- two balloons
- tape
- ruler or yardstick
- string
- pin
Method
- Have your students inflate the balloons until they are the same size; then tie them shut.
- Have them put a piece of tape on one of the balloons near the opening, and use 2 pieces of string to tie one balloon to each end of the ruler or yard stick.
- Have them tie another piece of string around the centre of the ruler and hang it up so that the two balloons are balanced and they do not rub against a wall.
- Take the pin and make a small hole in the tape on the one balloon. When you step away, make sure the two balloons are still balanced.
Observations
The balance changes as the air in the one balloon leaked out and the balloon became lighter.
Conclusions
Air has weight.
Adapted from the Internet site http://unitedlearning.com--
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