Under Pressure
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American Museum of Natural History
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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. The printable six-page handout includes: a series of inquiry-based questions to get students thinking about pressure, both in the air and under water; illustrated experiment directions; and a worksheet that includes thought-provoking questions along with areas for recording experiment data.
- Under 5 minutes
- 45 to 60 minutes
- 1 cent - $1 per group of students
- Ages 11 - 18
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- 2-liter clear soda bottle, empty (without cap) and clean
- water to fill the bottle
- masking or duct tape, cut into three two-inch pieces
- empty sink or tub
- scissors/knife
Subjects
- Earth and Space Science
- Earth Structure
- Oceans and Water
- Earth Structure
- Engineering and Technology
- Engineering
- Ocean Engineering
- Engineering
- Mathematics
- Measurement
- Rate
- Measurement
- Physical Sciences
- Motion and Forces
- States of Matter
- Liquids
- Structure and Properties of Matter
- Mass and Weight
- Volume and Density
- The Nature of Science
- The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
- Gathering Data
- Formulating Explanations
- Communicating Results
- The Scientific Process
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves teamwork and communication skills
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Access Rights:
- Free access
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Rights:
- All Rights Reserved, American Museum of Natural History, ©2002
