Hot Air Balloon Activity

This lab is used to demonstrate air density and buoyant forces in action. Students will work in teams to create their own hot air balloon and compete for the highest altitude reached.

• 20” x 30” tissue paper
• Large plastic bowl with smooth rounded bottom and sides
• Camp Stove
• Heat protection for hands

Each lab kit is equipped for 40 students. If the lab is a group activity (4 students), there are 10 of each item. If the lab is an individual activity, there are 40 of each item. As a reminder, each kit contains the materials needed that are NOT commonly found in the classroom.