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Through watching several classic air pressure demonstrations, middle schoolers determine that high pressure areas move toward lower pressure areas, heated air causes a drop in pressure, and forces exist when pressures are unequal. By combining a reading passage with what they learned from the demonstration, individuals make the connection of differences in air pressures and wind.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have the class watch the weather and determine if the winds are blowing in the expected direction based upon pressures
- Show that air has weight by weighing a deflated ball and the same ball filled with air
Classroom Considerations
- Many materials are needed in order to perform the demonstrations
- If building the optional barometer, it will need to be placed for several days in order to see changes
- Fourth of a 19-part series
Pros
- The lesson includes an extension activity of building a hot air balloon
- The class is involved in multiple learning methods throughout the lesson
Cons
- None