Balloon-Powered Water Fountain

In this investigation, students figure out how a balloon-powered water fountain works. The Balloon-Powered Water Fountain kit includes all the materials that students will need to design and carry out an investigation. Each kit contains enough materials for six groups of students.  Materials: Balloons Plastic Bottles Measuring Cups Glue Masking Tape Straws Stopwatches Binder Clips Cloth Meter Stick Alignment with Academic Standards for Science Source Code Performance Expectation NGSS 5-PS1-1: Develop a model to describe that matter is made of particles too small to be seen.   Core Idea(s) EPS1: Structure and Properties of Matter Practices SEP1: Asking questions and defining problems SEP2: Developing and using models SEP3: Planning and carrying out investigations SEP4: Analyzing and interpreting data SEP5: Using mathematics and computational thinking SEP6: Constructing explanations and designing solutions SEP7: Engaging in argument from evidence SEP8: Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information Crosscutting Concepts CC4: Systems and system models CC5: Energy and matter ADI investigation kits are designed for the investigations found in the ADI Learning Hub and ADI books. To see the specific state and national standards alignment that this investigation aligns with, create your free account in the the ADI Learning Hub.  Note: The product images shown may be for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of the product.