Hot Air Ballooning in Arizona
by Sonia Hayes
Hot Air Ballooning in Arizona is a two day science and engineering lesson. Students explore how to create a model hot air balloon and talk about the science behind it. This lesson compliments the Amplify Science Weather Patterns Unit. This lesson is intended for 7th grade, but can be used for the middle school grade set.
Lesson Grade Level
7th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1dYdWqWFSFE8OjRLJLfYUpN6Y_RSbs_Ya/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Earth and Space Science E1: Earth Systems Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process S4: Apply Science to Engineering S7: Apply Project Management to Engineering English Language Arts (ELA) Writing
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