Air Pressure Activity – Crushing a Can Science Experiment Printable

Air Pressure Activity – Crushing a Can Science Experiment for Kids

Make science exciting and memorable with this Air Pressure Activity: Crushing a Can Demonstration! This printable science experiment helps kids understand air pressure through a dramatic, hands-on demonstration using simple household items.

Students observe how heated air escapes a can, causing external air pressure to crush it instantly—creating an engaging “wow” moment while teaching important physics concepts.

Perfect for STEM lessons, homeschool science units, classroom demos, and hands-on learning.

What’s Included

Your printable PDF includes:

• Step-by-step instructions for the air pressure experiment
• Observation and prediction worksheet
• Scientific explanation of how air pressure works
• “What happened?” reflection page
• Extension questions for deeper learning

• High-quality print-ready PDF (8.5” x 11”)

What Kids Will Learn

This classic science experiment teaches:

• What air pressure is
• How heating and cooling air affects volume
• Cause-and-effect scientific reasoning
• How external air pressure can crush a container
• Observation, prediction, and analysis skills
• Scientific vocabulary related to pressure & states of matter

This activity builds foundational understanding for later physics, chemistry, and weather lessons.

Perfect For:

• STEM & science classrooms
• Homeschool science units
• Weather & atmosphere lessons
  

• Grades 1–6 (easily adapted for older students)

Easy to Print & Use

This printable is formatted for 8.5” x 11” paper. Great for one-time experiments or reusable science binders.

Instant Digital Download

This is a digital product only. No physical item will be shipped. Available immediately after purchase.

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