Grades Suited For:
Any grade - Customized to Grade level

Time Reqirements:
45–90 minutes

Equipment Needed:
1sheet of paper/student
Outlets
Safety glasses (preferred)
1 aluminum pop can
Meter stick
Water
Table suitable for Bunsen burner use

Space Requirements:
Typical classroom, with space for students to stay at safe distance—Chemistry lab likely an excellent space

Air and Vacuum

Overview/Objective:

To teach about air and some of its physical properties, in such a way as to provide a real feel for what's happening in an entertaining, thought-provoking, memorable way.

Facilitated By:

3M Corporation (2–3 Engineers)

Tools Used:

Provided by Facilitator

Vacuum Equipment
Cow Dryer
Latex sheeting
Marshmallows
Balloons
Pop Cans
Paper
Candies
Potatoes
Hot Water Bottle
Suction Cup Darts
Simple Potato Launcher (just a tube)
Magdeburg Hemispheres
Reaction Containers &Chemical Measurement/Dispensing Tools
Safety Materials