No Pressure

Ever wondered what would happen to your body in space? This activity will give you some idea. It shows how a marshmallow expands dramatically when normal atmospheric pressure is reduced – but it’s hard to imagine a human body in its place!

Ever wondered what would happen to your body in space? This activity will give you some idea. It shows how a marshmallow expands dramatically when normal atmospheric pressure is reduced – but it’s hard to imagine a human body in its place!

Key Stage

THREE

Age

11-14

Learning

earth and space, making observations, curiosity, science

Time

20 mins

Difficulty

EASY

Materials

glass bottle
small marshmallows
A drink vacuum pump and its rubber stopper
pdf for guides

Teacher Pack

NO