Lesson 4:
Subject: Air is something
Objective: The learner will recognize that air has the properties of mass and volume. The learner will predict, observe, and evaluate the effect of the air on various objects.
Time: Approximately 45 minutes
Materials:
3 Work Stations
Balloons (various shapes and sizes)
Water
9x13 Pan with water
Straws (one per student)
Bubbles and Bubble Wand
Procedure:
1. Review matter and elicit responses for the question, "Is air something that exists?"
2. Review together the directions for each station.
3. Assign stations and groups.
4. Have students follow directions at each station and record observations.
5. Students will rotate stations on teachers command.
6. Closure: Students will share their
observations with class.
Evaluation: When asked,
"What air does", students will respond correctly. Students will
describe the effect of air on various objects.
Extension: Poem:
" Who Has Seen The Wind?" By:
Christina Rosetti