Staying with the Flow

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

Video Demo

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