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In this environmental health activity, learners investigate their own vital lung capacities. Learners use milk jugs, plastic tubing, water, and a plastic tub to build a Lungometer, a device to measure their lung capacity. Learners will graph and compare group results. This lesson guide includes background information and bilingual (English/Spanish) handouts. Note: learners with asthma or other breathing problems should not measure their vital lung capacities.
- 10 to 30 minutes
- 1 to 2 hours
- $1 - $5 per group of students
- Ages 8 - 14
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English, Spanish
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Beaker or marked container, 500-1,000 mL
- Crayon or permanent marker (dark colors)
- Milk jug with lid, 1-gal size
- Piece of plastic tubing, 0.5-2 cm diameter, 45 cm in length (18 in.)
- Plastic tub, 10-qt size
- Self-adhesive notepad, 1-1/2 in. x 2 in.
- Water
- Copies of student sheets
- Prepared mouthpieces (plastic drinking straws cut in half)
Subjects
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Life Sciences
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Human Body
- Health and Nutrition
- Respiration
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Human Body
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Mathematics
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Data Analysis and Probability
- Data Analysis
- Data Collection
- Data Representation
- Measurement
- Number and Operations
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Data Analysis and Probability
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The Nature of Technology
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The Design Process
- Problem Solving
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The Design Process
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Physical Sciences
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Structure and Properties of Matter
- Volume and Density
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Structure and Properties of Matter
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
- Gathering Data
- Formulating Explanations
- Communicating Results
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The Scientific Process
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves teamwork and communication skills
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
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Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Moreno, Nancy P. ; Tharp, Barbara Z. ; Dresden, Judith H.
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Baylor College of Medicine, 2010
Funding Sources:
- National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, R25 ES06932
- National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, R25 ES010698