Air

key notes:

What is Air?

• Air is all around us, even though we cannot see it.
• It is a mixture of gases that we need to live.

Properties of Air:

• Air is invisible (we cannot see it).
• Air has no smell or taste.
• Air takes up space.
• Air can move, which we feel as wind.

Uses of Air:

• We breathe air to stay alive (oxygen in air is essential for humans and animals).
• Plants use air to make food (carbon dioxide during photosynthesis).
• Air helps birds, airplanes, and kites fly.

Activities with Air:

• Blowing up balloons shows that air takes up space.
• Feeling the wind shows how air moves.

Importance of Clean Air:

• Clean air is important for health.
• Pollution makes air dirty and can harm living beings.

Ways to Keep Air Clean:

• Avoid burning garbage.
• Plant trees to purify the air.
• Use less smoke-producing vehicles.

Fun Facts About Air:

• Air pressure can hold things down (like papers on a table).
• Air helps things float (like a hot air balloon).

Let’s practice!🖊️