All About Air!
Through experimentation we will discover that air has weight, moves, and takes up space.
Alayna Gagnier
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(524)
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
What does everyone need in order to live? Food, water, shelter...and air! But what is air exactly? We can't see it or grab it in our hands, yet we know it's there. But what else do we know about it? In this class we will perform several experiments in order to understand exactly what air is. We'll learn that it has mass (takes up space), has weight, and moves. In total we will do five different experiments and it will be important to have all the materials ready for class. Some of the experiments will need parental assistance. See the materials list to discover what you'll need for each experiment.
Learning Goals
Students will learn that air is matter and has mass, weight, and moves.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Some of the experiments might require parental help.
Supply List
Supplies: Experiment 1: 1 Plastic Cup, 1-2 pieces of paper towel, tape, container (big enough to put the cup into) and water (fill the bowl 1/2 way) Experiment 2: 1 paper lunch bag Experiment 3: 2 balloons, a knife, a stick and 2 pieces of string (Parental assistance needed) Experiment 4: One small empty plastic water bottle, balloon, and a knife (parental assistance needed) Experiment 5: A straw, cotton ball, and a variety of random objects like lego pieces (we're going to discover that air can be used to move objects) Extra Materials: Paper and crayons/markers
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2020
4.9
524reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Washington Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Hi! I’m Alayna, a University of Washington alum, certificated teacher, and local author. Before having my two adorable munchkins, I taught in the public-school system for almost 6 years, and now enjoy guiding my children on their learning adventures. Since kids learn in many different ways, I love to utilize a variety of strategies such as think-pair-share, class discussions, games, and crafts. But above all I believe strongly that learning should be fun for as George Dorsey said, “Play is the beginning of knowledge.”
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Live One-Time Class
$10
per classMeets once
30 min
Completed by 9 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-9
3-8 learners per class
