Hot Air Balloon

10 Days

Hot Air Balloon Vocabulary

Student Resources

Balloon Pre-Test (S)

Answer Key

Intro Questions (S)

Area Estimation Methods & Working With Surface Areas (S)

Construction Quick View (S)

Gore Template Ideas (S)

Hot air Balloon with Answer Key

Teacher Resources

Teacher Notes: Hot air balloons is a low tool activity where students can be creative in their balloon design. 2-3 students can be in a group. Recommended 2-3 people in a group. The Key is all seams are sealed tight with White Elmer's Glue

Resources needed: See below for a complete list of material.

§ How to construct a Hot air balloon (Just review to see how it is done) - You could share this with students later on in the unit.

§ Hot Air Balloon Entry Event - Show what can be done

§ Intro Questions YouTube Video's (Show as a class)

§ Hot Air Balloons 1

§ Hot Air Balloons 2 - Optional

§ Complete Teacher Guide (Some of the student resources have been created from this document)

§ Lesson Plan

§ History & Balloon Questions

§ Presentation

§ Gore Pattern Images

§ Great Photos of Balloon Construction:

Accordion Bello Bello Fold Cutting the Sides A Cutting Sides B Cutting Sides Folding Crease

This section lists required or optional materials and equipment for activities found in this guide. The first section lists materials and equipment needed for all activities. The second section lists optional materials and equipment, including class packs for replenishing consumables. If you are planning to complete only select activities, refer to the materials list located in each activity. Links are provided to Pitsco products for your convenience and offer at least one option. Other options might be available; to explore them, use the search box on Pitsco.com.

All Materials and Equipment Needed for All Activities

• Zoon Hot-Air Balloons – Getting Started Package: Pitsco.com/Hot-Air-Balloons-Getting-Started-Package º Adventures in Lighter-Than-Air Flight book: Pitsco.com/Adventures-in-Lighter-Than-Air-Flight

º Inflation Station: Pitsco.com/The-Inflation-Station-Hot-Air-Balloon-Launcher

º Zoon Hot-Air Balloons: Pitsco.com/Hot-Air-Balloons-Getting-Started-Package

• Glue sticks - Clear

• Gore templates: Pitsco.com/Gore-Pattern ( ORDER 1 and then make your own)

• Mouth templates

• Paper clips: JUMBO

• Tissue paper:

• Zoon Balloon User Guides: Pitsco.com/hot-air-balloons-getting-started-package#resources

• Calculator: Pitsco.com/Calculator-Sharp-EL-500

• Container large enough for water and inflated balloon