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In this activity, learners discover the relationship between temperature and pressure in the lower atmospheres of Jupiter and Earth. Learners chart the increasing temperature as they add pressure to a 2-L soda bottle with a Fizz-Keeper Pump. This activity is one station that can be combined with other stations for an hour and half lesson on weather patterns on Jupiter and Earth.
- 5 to 10 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- $10 - $20 per group of students
- Ages 8 - 14
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- 1 clear 2L plastic beverage bottle with cap (clean, with label removed)
- 1 liquid crystal temperature strip with markings for at least every two degrees Fahrenheit (available in most pet stores or stores that sell aquarium fish)
- 1 Fizz-Keeper® Pump
- Tape
- "Can You Take the (Low) Pressure?" printed preferably in color
- "Temperature and Pressure" journal handout
- Pencils or pens
Subjects
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Earth and Space Science
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Astronomy
- Probes, Satellites and Spacecraft
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Earth Processes
- Weather and Climate
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Earth Structure
- Atmosphere
- Earth, Moon and Sun
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Solar System
- The Planets
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Astronomy
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Mathematics
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Measurement
- Units of Measurement
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Measurement
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Physical Sciences
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Heat and Thermodynamics
- Heat and Temperature
- Motion and Forces
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States of Matter
- Gases
- Structure and Properties of Matter
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Heat and Thermodynamics
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
- Gathering Data
- Formulating Explanations
- Communicating Results
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The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Nature and Environment
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves teamwork and communication skills
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Components that are part of this resource:
- Weather Stations (activity series)
- "My Trip to Jupiter" Journal
- Background Information: Secrets of the Solar System Family
- Shopping List
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Department of Education and Public Outreach, Lunar and Planetary Institute; Juno Education and Public Outreach, NASA
Rights:
Funding Source:
- NASA