Kevin Kemp

St. Labre Indian School
Ashland, MT

 

1999

Explorations in Biomedicine

Summer Research Teacher

 

Gregory Florant, Ph.D. &
Matthew Hickey, Ph.D.
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO

 

1999

Summer Research Hosts
Air Pressure
Grade Level: Middle School 
Subject: Physical Science
The purpose of this activity is for students to illustrate the force of the Earth's atmosphere and discover whether air weighs anything. Students will learn the effects of air pressure on objects.
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An inquiry level of 4 or 5

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An integrated Internet component N/A  
Assessments for content knowledge Yes  
Assessments for process skills Yes  
Addressed the "ABC" rules for humans and/or animal use N/A  
Use of multiple learning styles and opportunities for all students Yes  
Proper safety precautions and warnings Yes