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1. Place a strip of masking tape along the side of the jug from top to bottom.
2. Use the measuring cup and funnel to fill the jug with water.
3. Add water to the tub to a depth of 58 cm.
4. Hold your hand over the opening of the full jug and tip it upside down in the tub.
5. Slip one end of the vinyl tubing in the mouth of the jug with the mouth of the jug underwater so it extends about 810 cm into the jug.
6. As you breathe normally, exhale once through the straw.
7. Refill the jug with water.
8. Refill the jug.
9. Repeat steps 48 for each member of the group. Note: be sure each person uses their own section of vinyl tubing and a clean straw.
10. Using the measurements recorded, calculate reserve air and complemental air for each group member.
11. Construct a data table (see sample chart below) to show tidal air, reserve air, complemental air, and vital capacity for each group member.
12. Compare the group's numbers for vital capacity.
13. Select classmates of both genders and different athletic abilities and compare their numbers.
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