Central Idea

Air is all around us and is a force that can be used by humans.
An inquiry into:
• How we know air exists
• How we use air
• How air changes
• The effect of moving air

EPA Kid's Air

http://www.epa.gov/airnow/k1/k1.html

temperature changes air pressure

BrainPOP | Science | Learn about Wind

http://www.brainpop.com/science/weather/wind/preview.weml

BrainPOP | Science | Learn about Wind

kids science information on how temperature changes air pressure

http://www.sciencekidsathome.com/science_topics/hot_air.html#more

kids science information on how temperature changes air pressure

The air around us

http://www.bnsc.gov.uk/assets/BNSC_worksheet2005c.pdf

Air is all around us, wherever we are. A huge layer of air surrounds the Earth. This is called the atmosphere. We use air from the atmosphere for lots of things – including breathing!

Air is All Around Us

Teaching Resources - Air | EPA Teaching Center | US EPA

http://www.epa.gov/teachers/air.htm

Teaching Resources - Air | EPA Teaching Center | US EPA