Investigate the relationship between temperature and pressure. Learners change the pressure of a sample of air and monitor its temperature. They learn that as air decreases its pressure, its thermal energy converts to kinetic energy.

Concepts

the atmosphere, the earth's atmosphere, temperature, heat, elevation, energy transfer, thermal energy

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Ask pupils to sketch a sequence of air molecules moving from an area of high to low pressure

Classroom Considerations

• Requires a specific set of materials for the activity
• Expects an understanding of the relationship between temperature and pressure

Pros

• Includes important conceptual information for both teachers and students
• Provides a detailed teaching guide to help plan for instruction

Cons

• None