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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Eisenhower 1/26

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders identify and explain what Bernoulli's Principle is and draw diagrams to incorporate Pascal. They also perform simple calculations of density, buoyancy, and fluid pressure. Finally, 8th graders describe fluid pressure in...
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Interactive
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Fluid Pressure and Flow

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore pressure in the atmosphere and underwater. Reshape a pipe to see how it changes fluid flow speed. Experiment with a leaky water tower to see how the height and water level determine the water trajectory. Java required.
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Activity
Michigan Reach Out

Austin University: Demonstrating Air Pressure With Eggs

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site will tell you how you can use an egg to identify air pressure and how it affects objects. Includes easy step by step instructions.
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Activity
Science Bob Pflugfelder

Science Bob: Make a Cartesian Diver!

For Students 3rd - 7th
This site presents a procedure for creating a cartesian diver, a miniature submarine which rises or sinks depending upon the water pressure within a closed bottle. The site also introduces basic concepts of water and air pressure.
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Website
Integrated Publishing

Integrated Publishing: Pressure and Head

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed site dealing with pressure and force. The site is very complete with numerous examples and illustrations.
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Interactive
Physics Aviary

Physics Aviary: Deep Sea Diver Lab

For Students 9th - 10th
Examine the factors affecting the pressure under a fluid. Run this simulation on "Earth-Like" planets with the same atmospheric pressure but different accelerations due to gravity.
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Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physics: Pressure and Force: Fluids Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
Review and study pressure and force in regards to fluids.