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In this activity, learners discover the difficulty of ocean exploration by human beings as they investigate water pressure. Learners determine how depth affects water pressure and how density affects submersibles.
- 5 to 10 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- $5 - $10 per group of students
- Ages 8 - 11
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- 1 plastic soda bottle
- 1 balloon
- 91 cm of rubber tubing
- tape
- rubber bands
- scissors
- 1 nail
- coins
- large basin, sink, or inflatable pool
- tap water
- 1 large marshmallow
- 1 glass bottle (with an opening large enough for the marshmallow to fit)
- flexible straws
- modeling clay
- science journal
- pen
Subjects
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Earth and Space Science
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Earth Structure
- Oceans and Water
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Earth Structure
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Engineering and Technology
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Engineering
- Ocean Engineering
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Engineering
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Physical Sciences
- Motion and Forces
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States of Matter
- Liquids
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Structure and Properties of Matter
- Mass and Weight
- Volume and Density
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
- Gathering Data
- Formulating Explanations
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The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Model Building
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
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Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
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Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
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Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- NASA Center for Distance Learning, Office of Education at NASA’s Langley Research Center
Rights:
- All rights reserved, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 2004