Extreme sport athletes, car and airplane manufacturers use wind tunnels to test different aerodynamic ideas. In this activity, you can simulate a wind tunnel with a balloon or tennis ball and a hair dryer.
Standards
Idea Sheets are cross-referenced to subjects listed in the Common Core, Next Generation Science Standards, and California Content Standards.
Categories include:
- Physical Science
- Grades K-2
- Grades 3-5
- Science
Tags: Matter, Forces & Motion, Measurement & Data
Grades covered: Grades K–5
Topics: Aerodynamics, Fluidics, Science, Engineering
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