A hovercraft is a vehicle that moves on a cushion of air. Your mission is to build a hovercraft.
Things you Need to Get and Assemble
Science Buddies please help guide the activity, set up the experiment, and help our junior scientist to practice safe science.
Here is a HowToon to help you see the parts.
Things you Need to Get and Assemble
Science Buddies please help guide the activity, set up the experiment, and help our junior scientist to practice safe science.
- an old CD
- a round balloon
- a sports-bottle or soap bottle cap
- glue (white glue (dry overnight) or hot glue (cools in a few minutes) with a Science Buddy's help)
Here is a HowToon to help you see the parts.
Things to Do and Notice
Use the HowToon directions or these directions from Steve Spangler Science to help you set up your Hovercraft.
Things to Record (Write and Draw)
Please remember to make a Mission Report to keep track of your experiments. Scientists keep a written and drawn record of what they do. Write down and draw what you did, what happened, and what you discovered.
Clean Up
Use the HowToon directions or these directions from Steve Spangler Science to help you set up your Hovercraft.
Things to Record (Write and Draw)
Please remember to make a Mission Report to keep track of your experiments. Scientists keep a written and drawn record of what they do. Write down and draw what you did, what happened, and what you discovered.
- How far above the ground does your hovercraft stay?
- What type of surface does the hovercraft work best on? Try a tabletop, carpet, a sidewalk, or any other surface.
- What type of games could you play with a hovercraft or more than one hovercraft?
- Can your hovercraft carry anything or pull anything?
- What happens if you use a different sized balloon?
Clean Up
- Make sure to clean up any glue and keep your work area clean.