Air Pressure, It's in the Bag
Grade Range
6th-12th
Active Time
60 minutes
Total Time
60 minutes
Area of Science
Physics
Key Concepts
air pressure, building models
Credits
Overview
In this activity, students are asked to create a change in air pressure using a garbage bag and vacuum cleaner, then create an illustration, model or concept map that explains what is happening. This activity is part of the KQED Engineering Is: Bringing Fish Up from the Deep e-book. The e-book explores the science and engineering principles behind the California Academy of Sciences' portable decompression chamber, and includes videos, interactives and media making opportunities. Reviews |
Grade Range
6th-12th
Active Time
60 minutes
Total Time
60 minutes
Area of Science
Physics
Key Concepts
air pressure, building models
Credits
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