Oh, You're Just Full of Hot Air: Hot Air Balloons and Air Pressure
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Presented Online
Has anyone ever told you that you're full of hot air? How is hot air different from cooler air? This fast-paced webcast will look at how hot air balloons float and how a change in air pressure affects them.
Educator Resources:
Lesson Plan - Lighter Than Air: Building a Hot Air Balloon
Balloon Template
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