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Amazing Marshmallows
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In this demonstration, learners observe the effects of air pressure. They will watch as marshmallows inside a bottle expand as a vacuum pump removes air from the bottle.

No Pressure
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In this activity, learners observe what would happen to their bodies if they went to outer space without a space suit.

Measure the Pressure: The "Wet" Barometer
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In this activity, learners use simple items to construct a device for indicating air pressure changes.
Up, Up and Away with Bottles
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In this activity, learners make water rockets to explore Newton's Third Law of Motion. Learners make the rockets out of plastic bottles and use a bicycle pump to pump them with air.

Kites
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In this engineering/design activity, learners make a kite, fly it, and then work to improve the design. Learners explore how their kite design variations affect flight.

Bernoulli and More Bernoulli
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This lesson guide includes six simple and quick activities to help learners better understand Bernoulli's Principle.

Does Air Weigh Anything?
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The demonstration/experiment provides quick proof that air has mass.

Measure the Pressure II: The "Dry" Barometer
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In this activity, learners use simple items to construct a device for indicating air pressure changes.

Marshmallow Puff Tube
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In this demonstration/activity, learners observe as a regular size marshmallow is blown through a tube made from a manila file folder.

Balloon Car
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In this activity, learners explore force and motion by constructing cardboard cars that are propelled by balloons.

Weather Vane
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In this meteorology activity, learners build weather vanes using straws, paperclips, and cardstock.

Hovercraft
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In this activity, learners build a hovercraft using a paper plate, cup, and simple motor.

I Can't Take the Pressure!
Learners develop an understanding of air pressure in two different activities.

Balloon Rockets
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In this activity, learners will create a model rocket out of an inflated balloon attached to a straw on a taught string.

Sky Floater Challenge
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In this design challenge activity, learners make a balloon hover at eye level for five seconds, and then make it move by creating air currents.

Make Your Own Weather Station
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This three-part activity shows learners how to build three meteorology tools: a wind vane, a rain gauge, and a barometer.