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Science is Fun

Fun Science: The Collapsing Can

For Students 9th - 10th
Air pressure can be dramatically shown with this simple experiment that only requires an aluminum can, tongs, a 2-3 quart sauce pan and a stove.
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Other

Steve Spangler Science: Soda Bottle Prank

For Students 2nd - 5th
This resource demonstrates atmospheric pressure using a soda bottle and water.
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Other

Steve Spangler Science: Shrink Wrap Science

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource demonstrates shrink wrap science.
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Hunkins Experiments

Hunkin's Experiments: Potato Peel a Banana Automatically

For Students 9th - 10th
Hunkin's Experiments is a group of simple cartoon illustrations of scientific principles. Some would work well in the classroom, but others have little value beyond entertaining students. All of the projects are easy to do. This one is a...
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Hunkins Experiments

Hunkin's Experiments: Get an Egg In/out of a Bottle

For Students 9th - 10th
Hunkin's Experiments is a group of simple cartoon illustrations of scientific principles. Some would work well in the classroom, but others have little value beyond entertaining students. An easy-to-do example includes using air pressure...
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Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)

Smile: Air Pressure Demonstrations

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Various demonstrations from the Illinois Institute of Technology of air pressure that can be used as an introduction to a chapter or unit on weather or air. Great examples for visual learners.
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Education.com

Education.com: An Air Science Experiment

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] With three simple items (ball of paper, 2 liter pop bottle & hair dryer) you can demonstrate the reality of air pressure. This experiment is user friendly.