How Do We Breathe?
Active Time
30-45 minutes
Total Project Time
30-45 minutes
Key Concepts
Respiratory system, breathing
IntroductionWe breathe a lot—roughly 12 to 16 times a minute for adults and even more for children! Have you ever wondered how the process of breathing works so smoothly? Our lungs allow us to inhale the oxygen our body needs, but they do much, much more. They also allow us to get rid of carbon dioxide, the waste product created in the body, and they play a vital role in singing, shouting and even giggling. In this activity you will make a model of a lung and use it to discover how air flows in and out of the lungs with ease. CreditsSabine De Brabandere, PhD, Science Buddies
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Active Time
30-45 minutes
Total Project Time
30-45 minutes
Key Concepts
Respiratory system, breathing
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