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In this simple demonstration, learners investigate the properties of air pressure. Learners place an index card on top of a glass full of water, then invert the glass.

Learners conduct four simple experiments to demonstrate the effects of air pressure.

In this physical activity, two lines of learners link hands and arms to model a beam subject to various loading schemes.

In this activity, learners explore how pneumatics and hydraulics could be used to produce movement in a robotic arm.

In this physics activity, learners build their own rockets out of film canisters and construction paper.

In this activity, learners build a simple "rocket" with ordinary household materials to demonstrate the basic principles behind rocketry and the principle of reaction.

In this activity, learners explore water pressure by conducting an experiment with a garden hose. Learners build a testing apparatus and create PVC nozzles with different sized holes.

Learners create beautiful fluid motion. They explore fluid dynamics, surface tension, solubility, and buoyancy while mixing liquids together.

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

In this activity, learners explore Boyle's Law and discover that water will boil at room temperature if its pressure is lowered.

This activity was designed for blind learners, but all types of learners can participate to learn about conservation of gas. This is one of the classic experiments using baking soda and vinegar.

In this activity, learners create air cannons out of everyday materials. Learners use their air cannons to investigate air as a force and air pressure.

In this experiment, learners examine how pressure affects water flow. In small groups, learners work with water and a soda bottle, and then relate their findings to pressure in the deep ocean.

In this activity, learners construct a paper glider to experiment with aerodynamic forces.

Learners develop an understanding of air pressure in two different activities.

In this quick activity (page 1 of PDF under SciGirls Activity: Lift Off), learners will use the ever-popular soda geyser experiment to test the reactivity of the various sugar candies or mints.

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

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

In this quick activity, learners break the tension that happens when water develops a "skin." Learners use water, pepper and some soap to discover the wonders of surface tension—the force that attract

Learners complete two simple experiments to prove the existence of air and air pressure which surround us.