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Hot Air Balloon Design Lesson Plan

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Sixth graders discuss what they know and what they want to know about hot air balloon using a KWL chart. They then use a wide array of materials to design a hot air balloon that will lift successfully in cooperative groups referring to the design brief for guidelines.

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hot air balloons

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hot air balloon, science
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6th
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Science
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For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning

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