Breathless Balloons
Fill balloons with air using chemistry and the science of wind.
How can your kids blow up a balloon without using their mouth? With science! We’ll explore Bernoulli's principle to move large amounts of air, then activate the chemical reaction between baking soda and vinegar to fill a balloon with carbon dioxide.
1 Your Guide
As a scientist, I LOVE exploring and learning through hands-on experimenting! Planting seeds and sprouts and watching them grow is one of my favourite things to do. I am an active learner and am currently participating in my MEd, my fourth university degree. I have worked with the Ontario Science Centre, Science North, and as a grade 7 and 8 classroom teacher for many years - all great places to try new things. I believe staying curious is the most important thing people can do!
I like taking pictures of plants, animals, water and sky, then use them to create fun works of art using glass, wood or paint!
2 Materials Needed
round balloons, large plastic garbage or leaf bag, baking soda, vinegar, towel, small plastic water or pop bottle, elastic band, spoon, piece of paper, marker, funnel
3 Learning Focus
- Communicating
- Critical & reflective thinking
- Personal awareness & responsibility
- Social awareness & responsibility
4 Registration
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