Grade 2

Air around us

Understand that air is everywhere even though we cannot see it, and learn why it matters.

Category: World Around Us 7 min Growing
Aa Tap Say Read

Talk about wind, breathing, and balloons. Air is invisible but we can feel it and see its effects.

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Air is all around us even though we cannot see it.

fact card

Discuss how we know air exists.

Example: We feel air as wind.

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We breathe air in and out through our nose and mouth.

breathing

Connect it to daily life.

Example: Breathing uses air.

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Wind is moving air. It can push kites and dry clothes.

wind

Talk about outdoor examples.

Example: Wind is air that moves.

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A balloon gets bigger because air fills it up.

everyday example

Connect to a familiar toy.

Example: Air fills the balloon.

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