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Let's talk about pressure: air pressure! Atmospheric pressure (also known as air pressure) is the force exerted on a surface by the weight of the atmosphere. Changes in air pressure drive the weather that we experience and also explain why the wind blows. In this newsletter, we will share resources to teach your students about the highs and lows of air pressure.
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WEATHER & AIR PRESSURE
Are you looking to increase your middle school students' understanding of the role air pressure plays in weather? Explore Learning Sequence 2 in our free GLOBE Weather Curriculum for background information, resources, activities, demos, and data you can use in your classroom.
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PLUNGER PULL
Observe that air exerts pressure in the Plunger Pull activity |
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UP AND AWAY - BERNOULLI'S WAY
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SUPER SCIENCE SATURDAY IS NOVEMBER 4TH!
It’s almost time for Super Science Saturday! This Earth Science extravaganza will be held in person at the NCAR Mesa Lab in Boulder, CO. The agenda is filled with fun activities, NCAR Wizards shows, face painting, storytime, and a ping pong launch! This year’s theme is “Return of the Science,” and attire inspired by “the force” and a galaxy far, far away is encouraged! This event is free and runs from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. MT on Saturday, November 4.
Parking may be limited, so please plan accordingly.
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GLOBE STUDENT SHOWCASE
Join students around the world in the GLOBE International Virtual Science Symposium (IVSS)! This opportunity lets GLOBE students showcase their research to the rest of the community. Projects are judged by prestigious scientists across dozens of GLOBE nations. The 2024 Symposium's theme is "Climate Investigations: Understanding Earth as a System," which encourages students from GLOBE's 127 member countries to do their own climate research.
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