Free Science Experiment Asthma's Effects on the Respiratory System
I have recently been doing a human health and body systems unit with my youngest kiddo (in 4th grade) and wanted to include some fun experiments for her to make the textbook a little more interactive, and to practice using the scientific method. So I thought while studying the respiratory system it would be interesting to study asthma's effects on the respiratory system and how that can make a person feel. \That's what this experiment is all about!
It's a fun experiment to use while learning about the respiratory system and even gets kids up and moving - perfect for this time of year when we're all stuck inside a little more! I made this for my 4th grader but it can be used with kids to cover biology units from 3rd through 8th grades - elementary and middle school.
I wanted to be sure that we could practice using the scientific method while doing the experiment, including forming a question, making a hypothesis, taking notes and making a conclusion. So I have made sure to include all of those steps.
I have also included a page of question prompts that students/learners can use if they're stuck on how to form a question - which is pretty common! I find this gets them thinking and can even help them come up with brand-new questions of their own.
You can download this freebie by clicking on the link below and use it in your homeschool, classroom, school or online teaching (just be sure to leave my website on each page please as per my terms). I really hope that you and your students enjoy it!
