{"id":36684,"date":"2024-12-09T13:00:16","date_gmt":"2024-12-09T21:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/?p=36684"},"modified":"2026-07-28T07:48:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T14:48:08","slug":"stem-activity-for-kids-human-lungs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/stem-activity-for-kids-human-lungs\/36684","title":{"rendered":"STEM Activity for Kids: Human Lungs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">STEM Activity for Kids: Exploring the Human Lungs<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.5\"><br>Learning about the human body is even more exciting with hands-on STEM activities! Our Exploring the Human Lungs activity gives kids a fun and interactive way to understand how our lungs work as part of the respiratory system. With just a few simple materials, kids can build their own lung model and see how we breathe in and out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube aofl-advice-image-video wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Crafts and Activities for Kids: Exploring the Human Body, Learning About Lungs by ABCmouse.com\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wqfDUksk4BI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group rounded-corners has-border-color has-background\" style=\"border-color:#2d56be;border-width:3px;background-color:#eff2ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span><strong style=\"font-weight: bold;\">What You\u2019ll Need for <\/strong><\/span><strong>the Exploring the Lungs Activity<strong><strong><strong>:<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Small balloons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A large balloon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plastic cup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Straws<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Black permanent marker<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tape<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Construction paper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scissors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Instructions for Making This STEM Activity<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eef7ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Gather Your Supplies<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns reverse-order is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Collect all of your materials and set up a clean workspace, which will allow you to create your &#8220;lungs&#8221; more efficiently. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ABCmouse-Exploring-the-Human-Lungs-1-1200x525.png\" alt=\"Supplies needed for a STEM science activity all about the lungs. \" class=\"wp-image-36715\" style=\"border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ABCmouse-Exploring-the-Human-Lungs-1-1200x525.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ABCmouse-Exploring-the-Human-Lungs-1-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ABCmouse-Exploring-the-Human-Lungs-1-768x336.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ABCmouse-Exploring-the-Human-Lungs-1-1536x672.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ABCmouse-Exploring-the-Human-Lungs-1.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Step 2: <\/strong><\/strong>Draw a Small Rectangle on the Cup<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns aofl-figure-column-spacing is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ABCmouse-Exploring-the-Human-Lungs-2-1200x525.png\" alt=\"A plastic cup with a rectangle drawn on the bottom in black magic marker, as well as other supplies for a STEM Science project for young kids. \" class=\"wp-image-36716\" style=\"border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ABCmouse-Exploring-the-Human-Lungs-2-1200x525.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ABCmouse-Exploring-the-Human-Lungs-2-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ABCmouse-Exploring-the-Human-Lungs-2-768x336.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ABCmouse-Exploring-the-Human-Lungs-2-1536x672.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ABCmouse-Exploring-the-Human-Lungs-2.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use the permanent marker to draw a small rectangle on the bottom of the plastic cup. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eef7ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>Cut <\/strong>Out the Rectangle<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns reverse-order is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Carefully cut out the rectangle with a scissors. Be sure to supervise children during this step or have an adult do the cutting to ensure safety.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ABCmouse-Exploring-the-Human-Lungs-3-1200x525.png\" alt=\"Cutting a rectangle our of the bottom of a plastic cup, as well as other supplies for a STEM Science project for young kids. \" class=\"wp-image-36717\" style=\"border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ABCmouse-Exploring-the-Human-Lungs-3-1200x525.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ABCmouse-Exploring-the-Human-Lungs-3-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ABCmouse-Exploring-the-Human-Lungs-3-768x336.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ABCmouse-Exploring-the-Human-Lungs-3-1536x672.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ABCmouse-Exploring-the-Human-Lungs-3.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fac2cdea wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<printables-email-registration style=\"width:fit-content;display:flex;margin:auto\" class=\"wp-block-abcmouse-printables-email-registration\"><\/printables-email-registration>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Step 4:<strong><strong> <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>Cut the Straws<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns aofl-figure-column-spacing is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ABCmouse-Exploring-the-Human-Lungs-4-1200x525.png\" alt=\"Cutting a pink straw in half, as well as other supplies for a STEM Science project for young kids. \" class=\"wp-image-36718\" style=\"border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ABCmouse-Exploring-the-Human-Lungs-4-1200x525.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ABCmouse-Exploring-the-Human-Lungs-4-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ABCmouse-Exploring-the-Human-Lungs-4-768x336.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ABCmouse-Exploring-the-Human-Lungs-4-1536x672.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ABCmouse-Exploring-the-Human-Lungs-4.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take two straws and cut off about one-third of their length, including the bendy part. These shorter straws will serve as the &#8220;bronchi&#8221; in your lung model.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eef7ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Cut Tops Off the Small Balloons<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns reverse-order is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Carefully cut the tops off of both small balloons and discard them. The trimmed small balloons will represent the lungs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ABCmouse-Exploring-the-Human-Lungs-5-1200x525.png\" alt=\"Cutting the top off a of a yellow balloon, as well as other supplies for a STEM Science project for young kids. \" class=\"wp-image-36721\" style=\"border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ABCmouse-Exploring-the-Human-Lungs-5-1200x525.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ABCmouse-Exploring-the-Human-Lungs-5-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ABCmouse-Exploring-the-Human-Lungs-5-768x336.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ABCmouse-Exploring-the-Human-Lungs-5-1536x672.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ABCmouse-Exploring-the-Human-Lungs-5.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Step 6:<strong><strong> <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>Tape Balloons<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns aofl-figure-column-spacing is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ABCmouse-Exploring-the-Human-Lungs-6-1200x525.png\" alt=\"Taping a balloon to the end of a straw, as well as other supplies for a STEM Science project for young kids. \" class=\"wp-image-36725\" style=\"border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ABCmouse-Exploring-the-Human-Lungs-6-1200x525.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ABCmouse-Exploring-the-Human-Lungs-6-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ABCmouse-Exploring-the-Human-Lungs-6-768x336.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ABCmouse-Exploring-the-Human-Lungs-6-1536x672.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ABCmouse-Exploring-the-Human-Lungs-6.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Insert the end of one straw into a small balloon and tape it securely around the opening to seal it. Repeat for the second straw and balloon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eef7ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Step 7:<\/strong> Tape the Straws Together<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns reverse-order is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tape the two straws together at the top, ensuring they are aligned side by side. This setup mimics the bronchi leading to the lungs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Place the taped straws with the attached balloons through the top of the cup, with the ends of the straws poking up through the hole and the balloons staying inside the cup.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ABCmouse-Exploring-the-Human-Lungs-7-1200x525.png\" alt=\"Taping two straws that have small balloons on the end together, for a STEM Science project for young kids. \" class=\"wp-image-36722\" style=\"border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ABCmouse-Exploring-the-Human-Lungs-7-1200x525.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ABCmouse-Exploring-the-Human-Lungs-7-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ABCmouse-Exploring-the-Human-Lungs-7-768x336.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ABCmouse-Exploring-the-Human-Lungs-7-1536x672.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ABCmouse-Exploring-the-Human-Lungs-7.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Step 8:<strong><strong> <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>Cut Large Balloon<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns aofl-figure-column-spacing is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ABCmouse-Exploring-the-Human-Lungs-9-1200x525.png\" alt=\"Cutting the top off a a large white balloon, as well as other supplies for a STEM Science project for young kids. \" class=\"wp-image-36726\" style=\"border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ABCmouse-Exploring-the-Human-Lungs-9-1200x525.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ABCmouse-Exploring-the-Human-Lungs-9-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ABCmouse-Exploring-the-Human-Lungs-9-768x336.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ABCmouse-Exploring-the-Human-Lungs-9-1536x672.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ABCmouse-Exploring-the-Human-Lungs-9.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cut off the top of the large balloon, leaving the main body of the balloon intact. This piece will act as the diaphragm in your model, which is essential for breathing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eef7ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Step 9:<\/strong> Place Large Balloon<\/strong> Over Cup<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns reverse-order is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stretch the large balloon over the cup&#8217;s opening, covering it completely. This should fit snugly. If needed, secure the balloon with rubber bands or tape to keep it in place.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ABCmouse-Exploring-the-Human-Lungs-8-1200x525.png\" alt=\"Stretching the top of a white balloon over the top of a plastic cup, as well as other supplies for a STEM Science project for young kids. \" class=\"wp-image-36727\" style=\"border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ABCmouse-Exploring-the-Human-Lungs-8-1200x525.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ABCmouse-Exploring-the-Human-Lungs-8-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ABCmouse-Exploring-the-Human-Lungs-8-768x336.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ABCmouse-Exploring-the-Human-Lungs-8-1536x672.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ABCmouse-Exploring-the-Human-Lungs-8.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Step 10:<strong><strong> <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>Seal Gaps<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns aofl-figure-column-spacing is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ABCmouse-Exploring-the-Human-Lungs-10-1200x525.png\" alt=\"Taping over any gaps in the bottom of a plastic cup that has two straws with balloons on the end coming out of it, as well as other supplies for a STEM Science project for young kids. \" class=\"wp-image-36728\" style=\"border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ABCmouse-Exploring-the-Human-Lungs-10-1200x525.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ABCmouse-Exploring-the-Human-Lungs-10-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ABCmouse-Exploring-the-Human-Lungs-10-768x336.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ABCmouse-Exploring-the-Human-Lungs-10-1536x672.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ABCmouse-Exploring-the-Human-Lungs-10.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check for any gaps where the large balloon meets the cup and where the straws exit the cup. Use tape to seal these gaps to ensure the model works effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eef7ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Step 11:<\/strong> Inflate the Lungs<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns reverse-order is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gently pull down on the large balloon at the bottom (the diaphragm) to watch the small balloons inflate, just like lungs filling with air!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ABCmouse-Exploring-the-Human-Lungs-11-1200x525.png\" alt=\"Inflating the pretend lungs in a DIY STEM Science project for young kids. \" class=\"wp-image-36729\" style=\"border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ABCmouse-Exploring-the-Human-Lungs-11-1200x525.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ABCmouse-Exploring-the-Human-Lungs-11-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ABCmouse-Exploring-the-Human-Lungs-11-768x336.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ABCmouse-Exploring-the-Human-Lungs-11-1536x672.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ABCmouse-Exploring-the-Human-Lungs-11.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Bonus Step: Decorate your Project<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns aofl-figure-column-spacing is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Exploring-the-Human-Body-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"Exploring the human body learning about lungs with a DIY STEM science project for kids. \" class=\"wp-image-36730\" style=\"border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Exploring-the-Human-Body-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Exploring-the-Human-Body-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Exploring-the-Human-Body-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Exploring-the-Human-Body-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Exploring-the-Human-Body.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make your lung model even more interesting by adding decorations. Draw a rib cage onto the plastic cup or attach a skeleton head for a spooky anatomical twist.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Educational Twist:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">This activity offers a fantastic opportunity to learn about the respiratory system. Discuss how the lungs work with the diaphragm to pull air into the body and how oxygen is distributed to the bloodstream. It&#8217;s a simple yet powerful way to explain the vital role of the lungs in our health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/abc\/create-account\/?src_tag=wp:cta:0011\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"924\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Over-1-Milion-Reviews-CTA-Desktop.png\" alt=\"ABCmouse banner: left cartoon mouse, blue background, 'Over 1,000,000 Reviews (Average)' with red 'Try FREE for 30 Days!' button\" class=\"wp-image-97431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Over-1-Milion-Reviews-CTA-Desktop.png 924w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Over-1-Milion-Reviews-CTA-Desktop-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Over-1-Milion-Reviews-CTA-Desktop-768x465.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 924px) 100vw, 924px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/query\" data-wp-key=\"9\" data-wp-router-region=\"query-9\" class=\"wp-block-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul style=\"color:#01075f;letter-spacing:0.5px\" class=\"columns-3 aofl-advice-profile-posts wp-block-post-template has-text-color is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-cda6dc4f wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-5929\" class=\"wp-block-post post-5929 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-activities tag-activities tag-crafts tag-science tag-stem\">\n<figure class=\"alignwide wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1604\" height=\"914\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-16-at-1.44.31-PM.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-16-at-1.44.31-PM.png 1604w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-16-at-1.44.31-PM-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-16-at-1.44.31-PM-1200x684.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-16-at-1.44.31-PM-768x438.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-16-at-1.44.31-PM-1536x875.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 style=\"color:#01075f\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-1 wp-block-post-title has-text-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/stem-activity-for-kids-popsicle-stick-ferris-wheel\/5929\" target=\"_self\" >Try This STEM Activity for Kids: Popsicle Stick Ferris Wheel<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"color:#01075f\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-2 wp-block-post-excerpt has-text-color\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Embark on a thrilling educational adventure with this DIY Popsicle Stick Ferris Wheel project, perfect for young minds keen on exploring STEM concepts. This activity melds&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/stem-activity-for-kids-popsicle-stick-ferris-wheel\/5929\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-36647\" class=\"wp-block-post post-36647 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-activities tag-activities tag-crafts tag-science tag-stem\">\n<figure class=\"alignwide wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Decorated-Skeleton.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Decorated-Skeleton.png 1600w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Decorated-Skeleton-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Decorated-Skeleton-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Decorated-Skeleton-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Decorated-Skeleton-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 style=\"color:#01075f\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-3 wp-block-post-title has-text-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/stem-activity-for-kids-human-heart\/36647\" target=\"_self\" >STEM Activity for Kids: Human Heart<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"color:#01075f\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-4 wp-block-post-excerpt has-text-color\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Explore how the human heart works with this engaging STEM activity for kids. 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