| "BALLOON PHYSICS" Science Kit Description::
Physical Science Experiments with Balloons!
Balloons are more than just a lot of hot air!
Take off on an adventure through topics in physics, chemistry, and biology.
Race balloon cars, build a balloon-powered boat, and fly a balloon helicopter. Puncture a balloon without it popping. Stick a balloon to the wall without glue. Measure your lung capacity. Learn where rubber comes from.
Discover more than one way to blow up a balloon. Build a barometer, a fire extinguisher, and a water yo-yo. Investigate air pressure and the properties of fluids and gases.
The full-color, 32-page book guides you through 24 action-packed experiments giving you scientific explanations each step of the way.
24 Experiments:
Blowing Up Balloons and Letting Them Fly
Depth Charge in the Water
Depth Charge in the Air
Rocket Propulsion for a Boat
Formula-1 Racing with Balloon Cars
Cable Car with Rocket Propulsion
A Reverse Force Balloon Helicopter
Popping Without a Bang?
Blowing Up a Balloon Inside a Bottle
Gluing Balloons to the Wall
Magic Attraction
Volume Estimate with a Bucket
Volume Measurement with a Bottle
Overpressure in the Balloon
Climbing the Pressure Hill
Inflating a Balloon with Water Pressure
The Dancing Bottle
Air Is Compressible, but what about Water?
How's the Weather? Build a Barometer
The Incredible Self-Inflating Balloon
The Balloon Fire Extinguisher
Which One Will Win?
A Little Soap Bubble - A Lot of Power
Communicating Vessels
Product Specifications:
Ages: 8+
Product Size: 13.1 x 8.9 x 2.6"
Product Weight: 1.0 lbs
Product Contents:
1 Syringe
3 Small Plastic Tube
1 Long Flexible PVC Hose
1 Helicopter Assembly
2 Rocket Cars with Balloons
1 Styrofoam Boat/Stand
2 Straws
1 Bag of 12 Balloons
2 Corks
2 T-Pieces
1 Locking Plugs
32-Page Illustrated Instruction Manual, in Full Color
Additional items you will need for some of the experiments:
10 liter or 2 gallon bucket, shower or bathtub, adhesive tape, long piece of string, transparent satin adhesive tape, needle, soda bottle with a fairly large neck, salad oil, wool cloth or sweater, strip of aluminum foil (3 x 8cm or 1 x 3"), clothespin or binder clips, measuring cup (1- or 2-cup, or 1-liter), transparent 0.5 liter bottle, ruler, jelly jar (small, wide-mouth glass jar), scissors, cardboard and paper, funnel, baking soda, vinegar, tea light candle, matches, small bowl, dish soap
Product Awards:
Parents' Choice Foundation, Parents' Choice Recommended Award 2004
Product Warnings & Safety Information:
WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - SMALL PARTS. This kit contains small pieces and is not suitable for children under 3 years of age.
WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - BALLOONS. Children under 8 years can choke or suffocate on uninflated or broken balloons. Adult supervision required. Keep uninflated balloons from children. Discard broken balloons at once.
Components in this kit may be sharp, breakable, or have sharp edges. Handle with caution. |
