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Objective: Balloon race is a Science Olympiad competition where the goal for your team of students is to attach a weight to a helium filled Mylar balloon in order to determine the lifting power of the balloon. This involves calculating the density of the material given and determining the amount of material that limits the ascent of the balloon. Unlike a foot race where the lowest time wins, the winning team will have a balloon touch the ceiling with the longest amount of time.

Balloon race requires you and your teammates to,

• Communicate

• Measure mass accurately using a triple beam balance

• Measure area

• Follow directions

• Show good sportsmanship

Standard:NGSS Practices

• Asking Questions

• Developing and Using Models

• Engaging in Argument from Evidence

• Planning and Carryout an Investigation

• Analyzing and Interpreting Data

• Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information

• Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking

• Constructing Explanations

Warm-Up: 

On Paper 

The Starting Line

To Do List:

• Balloon Race Day 1- Practice

Check for Understanding:

Homework: Quiz Friday 9/12 on Science Word Parts

• Vocabulary

  • Quizlet

  • Kahoot

  • Gimkit

  • Blooket

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