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for Educators
Under Pressure
Grades K-8 | The formula “Force over Area” is brought to life with this program about the pressure all around us, and what happens when it’s not.
Connects with-
New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) & Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS):
This program is supplementary to classroom instruction. Connects with–New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) & Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS):
- 2-PS1-2. Analyze data obtained from testing different materials to determine which materials have the properties that are best suited for an intended purpose.
- 5-PS1-1. Develop a model to describe that matter is made of particles too small to be seen.