Exploring Pressure in Science: Force, Area, and Relationships
Learn the scientific concept of pressure by understanding the interplay between force and area. Discover how pressure is calculated and its practical applications through engaging activities and examples.
Exploring Pressure in Science: Force, Area, and Relationships
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Pressure Ks3 Science Aims
Aim; • Understand the relationship between; • Force • Area • Pressure • Write detailed explanations about pressure using scientific language. FACT AIM SKILL AIM Odd one out
Which is the odd one out and why? Simple definition
Pressure; • When we talk about pressure in Science we use it as a measure of the ratio of how much push or force there is acting on a given surface area. • Simply put if a girl pushes by the same amount on a desk…. • The smaller the contact area the larger the pressure is. TRY IT! Low Pressure High Pressure Literacy
Pressure; • Use the writing frames in the next slides to help explain what is happening in the two pictures underneath. • Pick from the options and construct a paragraph on your sheet. Footballers boot Camels foot Describe Answers
Answers Create your sentences;
Answers Create your sentences;
Pressure; • Watch the two video clips about pressure and do the same task. • This time use your own explanations using your previous examples for reference. Describe Tank v Ballerina Nettle Stings Odd one out
Aim; • Understand the relationship between; • Force • Area • Pressure • Write detailed explanations about pressure using scientific language. FACT AIM SKILL AIM Odd one out
Sharing/ Division? • If I have an apple and share it between 2 people or 4 people I can write mathematically as; • So each person either gets a half an apple or a quarter of an apple. The more people I share it with the less apple the get each. Simple definition
Pressure; • What we have done is work out a qualitative idea for pressure; “the larger the area is the lower the pressure.” • However we can describe this mathematically; Force ( N, Newton) Area (m2 or cm2) Pressure (N/m2 or N/cm2)
Pressure Examples; • A person pushes on a desk with a force of 10N. The contact area of their finger is 1 cm2. A = Area (m2 or cm2) Force ( N, Newton) P = Pressure (N/m2 or N/cm2)
Pressure Examples; • A person pushes on a desk with a force of 10N. The contact area of their hand is 125 cm2. A = Area (m2 or cm2) Force ( N, Newton) P = Pressure (N/m2 or N/cm2)
Pressure Comparison; • We can now see the relationship numerically or quantitatively. As the area increases the pressure decreases; A = Area (m2 or cm2) Force ( N, Newton) P = Pressure (N/m2 or N/cm2)
Aim; • Understand the relationship between; • Force • Area • Pressure • Write detailed explanations about pressure using scientific language. FACT AIM SKILL AIM Odd one out