Supplies Needed for Bernoulli's Theorem Experiment

Series Summary

Need an idea for a school science fair project? Are you looking for an easy way to make science fun for kids? There are several simple projects you can do at home or in the classroom to get kids interested in science. This experiment can also be easily adapted as a school science project as well.

In this series of free educational videos you'll learn how to perform a science experiment using everyday household items that demonstrates Bernoulli's theorem. Expert science instructor Scott Thompson shows you how to use a plastic bottle, ping pong ball, shop vacuum and a golf ball to illustrate the physical force of air pressure on an object. It’s the basic principle of physics that keeps birds and airplanes in the sky.

Video Transcript

" Hi! I'm Scott Thompson from expertvillage.com and today I am going to demonstrate Bernoulli's theorem using a soda bottle and a ping pong ball. This science activity will demonstrate air pressure in a different way using some real simple supplies. All you really need is an empty plastic bottle, light ball such as a ping pong ball and scissors. If you want to take it a step further, we will show a fun activity using a shop vacuum; here's the business end of the vacuum and a little heavier ball; we're going to try this activity with a golf ball. "