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Riding the Convection Connection: Teaching Energy Using Hot-Air Balloons
- Author:
- Pfautsch, Donna S; Ford, Toby (Illustrator)
- Subjects:
- Science; Energy; Flight
- Age:
- 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
- Grade:
- 4, 5, 6, 7
- Order code:
- 2169
- Price:
- $15.00
- Online Price:
- $10.00
Here is a completely self-contained hands-on unit on flight.
All activities are classroom tested and keyed to energy facts and laws. They are designed to spark creative thinking, teach problem-solving skills, encourage independent research and promote thoughtful responses. There is vocabulary to assist in teacher dialog, background information on energy and ballooning, and easy-to-follow directions which are laid out in step-by-step fashion.
Self-contained activity sheets, additional suggestions and hints based on the author’s experience are included.
Contents: History of Balloons; Laws and Sources of Energy; Activities to Foster Creativity; Experimentation; Critical Thinking Values; Building the Hot-Air Balloon; Flying the Hot-Air Balloon; Using the Beaufort Scale; Ballooning Clubs and Associations; Annual Ballooning Events; Weather and Flight Planning; Glossary; Bibliography.
This is a full and exciting flight unit for students and teachers to share in the joy of experimentation and involvement.
Here is a completely self-contained hands-on unit on flight.
All activities are classroom tested and keyed to energy facts and laws. They are designed to spark creative thinking, teach problem-solving skills, encourage independent research and promote thoughtful responses. There is vocabulary to assist in teacher dialog, background information on energy and ballooning, and easy-to-follow directions which are laid out in step-by-step fashion.
Self-contained activity sheets, additional suggestions and hints based on the author’s experience are included.
Contents: History of Balloons; Laws and Sources of Energy; Activities to Foster Creativity; Experimentation; Critical Thinking Values; Building the Hot-Air Balloon; Flying the Hot-Air Balloon; Using the Beaufort Scale; Ballooning Clubs and Associations; Annual Ballooning Events; Weather and Flight Planning; Glossary; Bibliography.
This is a full and exciting flight unit for students and teachers to share in the joy of experimentation and involvement.
