In Mrs. LaGrange’s science class, learners recently explored Bernoulli’s Principle through hands-on experiments. Bernoulli’s Principle states that as the speed of a fluid (like air or water) increases, its pressure decreases. This principle helps explain how airplanes achieve lift and stay in the air.
To see this in action, learners conducted experiments such as:
- Blowing over a piece of paper: when they blew air across the top of a strip of paper, the faster-moving air above created lower pressure, causing the paper to rise.
- The Floating Ball Experiment: by placing a ping-pong ball in a steady stream of air (from a hairdryer), the ball stayed suspended. This happened because the fast-moving air around the ball created lower pressure, while the surrounding still air kept it balanced.
These engaging activities gave learners a firsthand look at the science behind flight, connecting directly to the aviation focus at Colorado Skies Academy!
Check out this powerpoint to learn more and enjoy this photo gallery of learners learning about the Bernoulli’s Principle.
Colorado SKIES Academy is a free public charter school authorized by the Cherry Creek School District, open to students throughout the Arapahoe County and Douglas County areas.
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