What this lesson teaches
This activity helps students understand lung capacity and respiratory health. They will learn how breathing works and why it's important for our body.
Health Awareness
Lung Capacity Test
Explore how lung capacity affects breathing through a fun test!
Duration25 min
Age GroupAges 11–13
DifficultyIntermediate
SubjectHealth
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What you need
- Empty plastic bottle
- Straw
- Measuring cup
- Water
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How the activity runs
- Gather a plastic bottle, a straw, and a measuring cup.
- Cut the bottle in half and place the straw in the neck.
- Fill the measuring cup with water to the halfway mark.
The learning connection
Hands-on activities make learning about our bodies engaging and memorable. By testing lung capacity, students can visualize their breathing and connect it to their health.
Try it with your learner
1. Fill the measuring cup with 200 ml of water and pour it into the bottle. 2. Insert the straw into the bottle, ensuring it stays submerged in the water. 3. Take a deep breath and blow into the straw steadily. 4. Count how long you can blow before you need to breathe again. 5. Measure how much water spills out of the bottle. 6. What did you notice about your lung capacity and breathing time?