Interactive

Tire Pressure

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Learners use an interactive simulation to explore the connection between force and air pressure. They adjust the mass of a vehicle and air pressure in its tires and predict the result. As the vehicle's mass increases, the tire pressure must also increase.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Use the Assign to Class feature to assign the lesson to pupils and track their progress
Classroom Considerations
  • Must have a free CK-12 account to access the lesson
  • Expects an understanding of air pressure
Pros
  • Incorporates visual modeling and graphs to add clarity
  • Allows teachers to submit additional questions to use with the activity through community contributions
Cons
  • None