How to use this lesson ⏱️ 8 Minutes Activity

"In 1824, a scientist named Michael Faraday made the first rubber balloons in London. He needed them for his experiments with hydrogen gas. Michael cut two round pieces of rubber and pressed their edges together. He put flour inside so the rubber did not stick. One year later, in 1825, Thomas Hancock sold these balloons as a home kit."

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1

Michael Faraday made the first rubber balloons in 1824.

____ True ____ False

2

Faraday made the balloons in Paris.

____ True ____ False

3

Why did Faraday make the balloons?

____ a. For a children's birthday party at school ____ b. For his experiments with hydrogen gas ____ c. To sell them in a big toy shop ____ d. To decorate his room at home

4

How many pieces of rubber did Faraday cut?

____ a. One long piece ____ b. Two round pieces ____ c. Three square pieces ____ d. Four small pieces

5

Fill in the blank:

Faraday pressed the ____ of the rubber pieces together.

6

Fill in the blank:

Faraday put ____ inside so the rubber did not stick.

7

In 1825, Thomas Hancock sold balloons as a kit.

____ True ____ False

8

Fill in the blank:

People put Hancock's balloon kit together at ____.