Experiment set KINDERGARTEN 2 (Air)
The fascination of air
Air is a fascinating substance: You can’t see it, and yet it’s there – something that can be demonstrated using this set of apparatus and a variety of exciting experiments. You can make it so that air can be felt and even heard. When it’s caused to move, it can drive things and slow them down. The children use a parachute to discover that air can be used to slow things down even when it’s not moving.
They observe the effect of flowing air on a windmill and a propeller. If this is connected to a generator, it can even be used to generate electricity. In other experiments, the children discover how air can be used to support things and insulate from cold and shocks. They learn why air has to be pumped into a tyre or a football and end up filled with amazement at the effects of air pressure.
Handout booklet
In line with the KINDERGARTEN 2 experiment set, there is a separate booklet for educators and pre-school teachers with detailed information on each experiment, didactic suggestions, and proposed solutions.
01.01.20 Storage case
62.02.00 Inlay with cut-outs for apparatus, K2
61.03.00 Two way valve
62.04.10 4 Base pieces
62.04.20 16 Wheels
62.05.00 4 Windmill blades
01.06.20 16 Knurled screws
43.06.00 4 Plastic beakers, 100 ml
63.08.00 4 Plastic test tubes
62.09.00 4 Silk cloths with eyelets
07.10.10 8 Washers
62.10.00 Telescopic box
62.11.00 16 Pieces of string with eyelet and hook
61.12.00 Plastic syringe, 20 ml
62.13.00 4 Aluminium rods, K2
62.14.00 4 Axle pins
51.14.20 Adapter
62.15.00 8 Knurled nuts
43.16.00 LED modules
62.17.00 4 Plastic plates, K2
43.18.00 Motor with propeller
62.19.00 4 Air cushions
06.24.10 1 Experiment lead, 25 cm, red 06.24.20 1 Experiment lead, 25 cm, blue
Additionally required:
A hairdryer is required for experiment K2-6.
K2-1: Why doesn’t the paper tissue get wet?
K2-2: Can you hear air?
K2-3: Can you feel air?
K2-4: Can air be used to propel a vehicle?
K2-5: Let’s build a windmill
K2-6: How can air be used to generate electricity?
K2-7: Can still air slow things down too?
K2-8: Let’s make a parachute
K2-9: Can air support things too?
K2-10: Can air protect things too?
K2-11: Let’s make a paper airplane
K2-12: Why does a football bounce?
K2-13: How does the air get into the tyres?
K2-14: Why doesn’t the water run out?
