Summary: Demonstrate that air has mass and weight, and show that compressed air can do work!

Students will observe the power of compressed air by using a Ziploc baggie to lift a textbook. They will then discuss how this power can be applied in every day objects. 

For a longer presentation (30-40 minutes), this activity pairs well with Air Pressure Power or Air in Motion

Iowa Common Core Standard(s): 3-PS2-1, 5-PS2-1


15 - 30
1, 2, 3

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