Key Learning Objectives:
1. Gain familiarity with the concepts of force and pressure
2. Understand what causes air pressure
3. Appreciate the surprising strength of atmospheric air pressure
Key Terminology:
Air, pressure, force, density, mass, volume
Relevant NGSS Standard(s):
5-PSI-1 Structure and Properties of Matter
https://www.nextgenscience.org/topic-arrangement/5structure-and-properties-matter
Test your knowledge & Take the Quiz!
- Density = x/volume; What is x?
- Which gas is more abundant in air, oxygen or nitrogen?
- What happened when all the air was removed from the inside of the can?
- How many pounds of pressure is on one square inch of surface when exposed to air?
- What causes air pressure?
Video Duration: 11 minutes, 37 seconds