Format
1. Program begins with a general introduction and discussion on weather differences between us and your school.
2. We discuss the effect of temperature upon air using a number of demonstrations on gas expansion on heating.
3. Your class now performs the 'Balloon survives the flame' experiments using simple materials supplied by you. Please refer to the supporting .pdf document supplied to you on booking
4. We perform a number of demonstrations on air pressure
5. We discuss the effect of air pressure and temperature on weather patterns using a number of demonstrations.
6. Time is allowed for further questions and discussion of cultural differences.
Objectives
Your students will:
- explore how gases respond to temperature and pressure differences.
- understand the relationship between air pressure and weather patterns.
- gain an appreciation of meteorology and gain insight into how our climate operates.
Standards Alignment
National Standards
NS.K-4.2 PHYSICAL SCIENCE
As a result of the activities in grades K-4, all students should develop an understanding of:
Properties of objects and materials
Position and motion of objects
Light, heat, electricity, and magnetism
NS.K-4.4 EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE
As a result of their activities in grades K-4, all students should develop an understanding of:
Properties of earth materials
Objects in the sky
Changes in earth and sky
NS.K-4.6 PERSONAL AND SOCIAL PERSPECTIVES
As a result of activities in grades K-4, all students should develop understanding of:
Personal health
Characteristics and changes in populations
Types of resources
Changes in environments
Science and technology in local challenges
NS.5-8.2 PHYSICAL SCIENCE
As a result of their activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop an understanding:
Properties and changes of properties in matter
Motions and forces
Transfer of energy
NS.5-8.4 EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE
As a result of their activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop an understanding of:
Structure of the earth system
Earth's history
Earth in the solar system
NS.5-8.6 PERSONAL AND SOCIAL PERSPECTIVES
As a result of activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop understanding:
Personal health
Populations, resources, and environments
Natural hazards
Risks and benefits
Science and technology in society