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 a