Deformation & Fluid Pressure
Explain forces associated with deforming objects (elastic and inelastic deformation), thermal expansion and contraction of materials, and how fluid pressure acts in all directions and increases with depth
Lesson
Set out your lesson
“Deformation & Fluid Pressure means practising the idea at the table with a simple hands-on check. We will demo once, then your child tries.”
Bring to the table
- A small toy car or ball
- A ramp or book stack and a ruler
Extra for the adult
Worked example. A stronger push sends the car farther down the table than a gentle push.
Optional challenge. For Deformation & Fluid Pressure, add one harder example after success.
What to notice. Keep one parent note: examples tried; results; support used. This session samples Deformation & Fluid Pressure, not mastery.
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PhET Interactive Simulations · Practice link — not the full lesson
Under Pressure
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Under Pressure supports hands-on exploration for Deformation & Fluid Pressure. Not every lab worksheet.
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PhET Interactive Simulations. “Under Pressure.” External page; Gakuva does not copy, host, embed, or redistribute materials.
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Check understanding
- Distinguishes elastic deformation (returns to shape) from inelastic/plastic deformation (permanently changed)
- Explains why bridges and railway tracks have expansion gaps
- Explains why pressure increases with depth in a liquid (e.g. why deep-sea divers need pressure suits)
- Gives an everyday example of thermal expansion causing a problem or being used usefully
“If your child noticed the lid on a jar was very tight, could they explain why running it under hot water helps — and what's happening to the metal as it heats up?”
Curriculum record
- Type
- Conceptual
- Subject
- Science
- Domain
- Forces & Motion
- Age range
- Ages 12–13
Standards