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Learners conduct four simple experiments to demonstrate the effects of air pressure. They use Bernoulli's Principle, that moving air exerts less pressure, to manipulate air pressure and see its influence on different objects.
- Under 5 minutes
- 30 to 45 minutes
- 1 cent - $1 per student
- Ages 11 - 14
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- 1 sheet of paper (new or recycled)
- 2 round balloons
- 2 pieces of string (18 inches long)
- 2 small plastic cups
- 2 straws
- 1 ping pong ball
- water
- Fun with Bernoulli Worksheet
Subjects
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Earth and Space Science
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Earth Structure
- Atmosphere
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Earth Structure
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Engineering and Technology
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Engineering
- Aerospace Engineering
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Engineering
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Physical Sciences
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Motion and Forces
- Gravity
- Momentum and Velocity
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States of Matter
- Gases
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Motion and Forces
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Formulating Explanations
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The Scientific Process
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
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Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Rutkowski, Tom ; Conner, Alex ; Hill, Geoffrey ; Schaefer Zarske, Malinda ; Yowell, Janet
Source Collection
- TeachEngineering
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Regents of the University of Colorado, 2004
Funding Sources:
- National Science Foundation, 0226322
- Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE)
- U.S. Department of Education