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Air Density and Temperature Lesson PlanAir Density and Temperature Lesson Plan
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Air Density and Temperature

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Students investigate the effect of temperature on the density of air by putting an uncovered bottle in a bucket of hot water. Then they place a balloon over the mouth of the bottle. They repeat the procedure using ice water and explain what changed.

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air, temperature

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air, temperature, science
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
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