The purpose of this experiment is to allow the children to observe how balls float when the blow dryer is on. The blow dryer is turned on to the highest level and then the balls are placed over it. The air pressure from the blow dryer allows the ball to float. This experiment was such fun for the children. They continuously request this activity on science days.

Things needed:

Blow dryer with at least 2 settings – low and high

Light weight balls like the ones found in the bounce house or golf balls (I used the light weight balls)

Lots of little people

Before we began our exercise we asked the children to throw the balls up and watch what happened. They started playing ‘catch the ball’…which of course was fun for them.  After much playing of catch the ball we finally got to the science experiment, and since that day a ball and a blow dryer together has not been the same.

Instructions

Plug in blow dryer of course, and place on highest setting

Add a ball above the blow dryer and …voilà!

For drama and fun which our little people like …add one or two more balls, and see what happens

Allow each child to take a turn

Teacher demonstration

Each child experienced the experiment …oh except one that was afraid of the sound

Science is so much fun! It is never too early to begin  with  young children