What this lesson teaches
This activity helps children understand that air occupies space, making it visible.
Can you finish air takes space in about 15 min?
You will understand that air occupies space, making it visible.
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This activity helps children understand that air occupies space, making it visible.
Hands-on activities engage young minds, making learning fun and memorable. When kids see air's effects, they grasp the concept better.
1. Fill the bowl with water to the brim. 2. Take the empty plastic bottle and turn it upside down. 3. Submerge the bottle in the water without letting any water enter. 4. Write your name on the small piece of paper using the marker. 5. Quickly slide the piece of paper inside the bottle while it is submerged. 6. What did you notice?