The Wonderful Game of Air-Pressure
Fun Science School Project for kids - Wonders of Science
Today man can't move a step forward without the help of science. So, science is one of the main subjects in school curriculum but students take it as a dry subject. In fact, our students are not getting science education in a proper way as there is lack of trained teachers, skillful teacher and lack of materials needed for practical.
How far it is relevant to teach science through rote learning, when the saying says practical knowledge is better than theoretical knowledge, one question is always in front of us. Therefore, it is our responsibility to prepare the students mentally for science study with useful skills.
In this Post, we find the use of things around our houses, which are thought useless, can be used for science practicals.
Some of our topic related to these are - Elementary Science Project, Science Project for Kids, Stem Fair ideas, Fun Science etc.Science Magic of Air-Pressure -
This Science Game (Game of Air-Pressure) can be used to demonstrate how Air-Pressure works. Student can also used to trick their friends at Home, School etc.
Now lets do it Step by Step-
Necessary Materials :
- A container of enamel or ghee with the lid.
- A nail.
- A jug of water.
Preparation - Set up "Game of Air-Pressure" ?
- Keep the container ready as shown in the picture.
- Open the lid and shut the bottom hole with your thumb.
- Take the jug of water and pour water into the container.
- After having water poured, cover the container. Pronounce the magic spell whirling the magic stick. Before doing this, upset the container, but water doesn't fall.
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After the pronunciation of magic spells, water starts to fall. When ordered to stop, it stops falling.
Method -How to apply the Magic Tricks?
When your friend say 'fall', remove your thumb of the hole and at the time of saying 'stop', shut the hole completely with the thumb.
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The Scientific Reason Behind Game of Air-Pressure:
When the base -hole remains open, air from the atmosphere enters into the container and it exerts pressure downwards. As the result, water falls. When the hole is closed, the air-pressure gets discontinued and waterfall is paused.
Conclusion from Air-Pressure Demonstration:
This game proves that air possesses pressure and the pressure shows different kinds of wonderful activities.