Summary Try a series of balloon activities that explore the science of force, sound and static electricity Science content Physics: Light and Sound (1) Physics: Electricity, Electromagnetism (7) Activities in this lesson Balloon noises Balloon shrinking writing Static electricity with a balloon Balancing balloon with hairdryer Procedure Try the activities, giving students time to explore on their own. Discuss the science. Notes Pop balloons with a magnifier and the sun. Different coloured balloons pop at different rates. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9ScrKUxIuI Grades taught Gr K Gr 1 Gr 3 Gr 4 Gr 5
