Welcome to The Lab Report, sponsored by Apologia Science. This week, we have a fun air pressure experiment to teach your kids what air pressure is and how it works. Just gather a few simple materials to get started.
Air Pressure Experiment Supplies
- glass jar with a lid
- a drinking straw
- molding clay
- a marshmallow
- sharpie marker
Air Pressure Experiment Instructions
My daughter loves this one, so she will be presenting it to you today! Enjoy!
Other Lab Report Experiments
Make Your Own Crystal Snowflake
Make “Boiling” Water With No Heat
Testing The Properties Of Water
Dianna says
April 16, 2012 at 6:29 pmGreat job!
Candace Mack says
April 17, 2012 at 7:46 amIt’s really cool to try this with a Foodsaver vacuum canister if you have one! The marshmallow gets REALLY big!
Marci@TheHomeschoolScientist says
April 17, 2012 at 9:22 amCandace- That sounds awesome! Just one more reason for me to get a Foodsaver!! lol!
Michelle Eichhorn says
April 17, 2012 at 10:21 pmOk, now we have to try this with our Food Saver!
Sara and Grace says
April 24, 2012 at 10:38 amWe enjoyed this video very much! Great job!