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Investigate what is pushing on us. An intriguing lesson has pupils calculate the amount of force on various squares due to air pressure. Using the data, individuals create a graph in the third lesson of the Up, Up and Away unit containing 22 lessons.
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Instructional Ideas
- Conduct a demonstration to show that air has weight
- Lead a discussion on whether class members have been in an airplane and had their ears pop and why
Classroom Considerations
- Assumes the class knows how to calculate area
Pros
- Includes answers for the handout and questions from the lesson
- Contains suggestions for extensions
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