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Ms.Gaiter's Hot Air Balloon Project



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Process

1. Students will work in groups of 4.
2. Two students will cut out ten panels from a template.
3. Two students will alternately glue panels as per lab directions.
4. Once panels are glued, the top of panels will be tied together with 
fishing line. Leave a meter hanging.
5.Using pipe cleaners, the bottom of the panels will be formed into a small 
circle.
6.Open up the balloon and check for holes.
7. Using a propane burner, students will place the bottom of the balloon 
over 
the cylinder of the propane burner. 
8. Let the ballon inflate for about 3 minutes. 
9.Release and time.

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