Under Pressure Activity

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Resource Type
Classroom Material
Keywords
building construction materials dam pressure water
Subjects
Science Engineering & Architecture STEAM
Grade Levels
Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5
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Under Pressure Activity

The most important load that a dam must be able to support is the water behind it. How much the water pushes on the dam is called water pressure. The water pressure pushes on the dam from the side, putting it into compression. A dam's shape can help it to withstand this compression. Test the impact of water pressure on dam shapes in this activity from "Building Big".
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PBS Learning Media

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