5 Ways to Demonstrate Air Pressure to Children
Source: asme.org
This article provides five simple at-home science experiments to demonstrate the principles of air pressure using common household items. Each activity includes step-by-step instructions and a brief scientific explanation of the forces at play.
Categorisation
Stage 2: Builder (8-10)Systemic & Design ThinkingUnplugged / Paper-BasedTabletop & Physical PropsSTEM Experiment
Props & Materials Required
- •Glass cup
- •Index card
- •Water
- •2-liter soda bottle
- •Straw
- •Clay
- •Ping-pong ball
- •Funnel
- •Paper towel
- •Two balloons
- •String
Why It Works & Notes
Parent Note:
Air pressure, fluid dynamics, Bernoulli's principle, forces and motion