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Atmospheric Pressure

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Push the envelope with this lesson on atmospheric pressure! Your physics or geology juniors will be amazed at your super-human ability as you demonstrate the breaking of a stick using a newspaper! They also work with peers to construct a working barometer and to simulate the movement of cold and warm air masses. This powerful pair of activities is supplemented by a slew of assessment suggestions.

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air pressure, air, atmospheric pressure, the atmosphere

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air pressure, atmospheric pressure, science
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Grade
7th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
5 days
Instructional Strategies
Inquiry-Based Learning
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Technology
Scientific Equipment

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