Description
Are you looking for labs and activities related to FLUIDS, PRESSURE, TORRICELLI’S LAW, or MODELING? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! This bundle is a set of 3 labs that I use in my classroom with great success.
ACTIVITY 1: 8 Pressure Stations
This activity consists of 8 stations in which students measure and collect data related to real-life examples of pressure such as gauge pressure of a tire, pressure of car on ground, standing in high heels, blood pressure, weather forecasting and more. This activity can be done in one day if students finish unanswered questions for homework; otherwise, students may need more time the next day to finish. Divide your class into groups. Assign each group a station. And then rotate groups through stations every 10-15 minutes. This activity is applicable for all levels of physics.
LAB 2: Under Pressure: Density of Unknown Fluid
This is a PHET lab. (PHET is an online computer simulation.)
This lab asks students to collect data to determine the density of an unknown fluid. Students utilize online tools and measuring devices to collect pressure and depth measures. Students then graph their data and use the equation of the best fit line to determine the density of the unknown fluid. There are 3 unknown fluids so not every student is using the same one. Students can work individually (in class or out of class) or in groups. This activity can be completed In one class period and is applicable for Honors Physics, AP Physics, and IB Physics.
LAB 3: Torricelli’s Law: Velocity vs Height Modeling Lab
This lab asks students to use a “spouting can” to 1) experimentally develop a mathematical model that relates the velocity of water flowing from the hole to the height of water above the hole, and 2) determine an experimental value for the acceleration due to gravity. The lab requires students to refine data collection techniques, collect data, graph data, linearize data, and assess systematic and random errors. This lab can be completed In one class period and is applicable for Honors Physics, AP Physics, and IB Physics.
Please review the preview to learn more!
My goal is to use my expertise to save teachers time and energy and to help students learn and love physics! I hope you find this resource helpful.
~ Rhonda
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Description
Are you looking for labs and activities related to FLUIDS, PRESSURE, TORRICELLI’S LAW, or MODELING? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! This bundle is a set of 3 labs that I use in my classroom with great success.
ACTIVITY 1: 8 Pressure Stations
This activity consists of 8 stations in which students measure and collect data related to real-life examples of pressure such as gauge pressure of a tire, pressure of car on ground, standing in high heels, blood pressure, weather forecasting and more. This activity can be done in one day if students finish unanswered questions for homework; otherwise, students may need more time the next day to finish. Divide your class into groups. Assign each group a station. And then rotate groups through stations every 10-15 minutes. This activity is applicable for all levels of physics.
LAB 2: Under Pressure: Density of Unknown Fluid
This is a PHET lab. (PHET is an online computer simulation.)
This lab asks students to collect data to determine the density of an unknown fluid. Students utilize online tools and measuring devices to collect pressure and depth measures. Students then graph their data and use the equation of the best fit line to determine the density of the unknown fluid. There are 3 unknown fluids so not every student is using the same one. Students can work individually (in class or out of class) or in groups. This activity can be completed In one class period and is applicable for Honors Physics, AP Physics, and IB Physics.
LAB 3: Torricelli’s Law: Velocity vs Height Modeling Lab
This lab asks students to use a “spouting can” to 1) experimentally develop a mathematical model that relates the velocity of water flowing from the hole to the height of water above the hole, and 2) determine an experimental value for the acceleration due to gravity. The lab requires students to refine data collection techniques, collect data, graph data, linearize data, and assess systematic and random errors. This lab can be completed In one class period and is applicable for Honors Physics, AP Physics, and IB Physics.
Please review the preview to learn more!
My goal is to use my expertise to save teachers time and energy and to help students learn and love physics! I hope you find this resource helpful.
~ Rhonda
