Recently, the focus of the Grade 8 physics curriculum has been on studying fluid pressure. What factors are related to the magnitude of fluid pressure?

Students have engaged in hands-on exploration and drawn upon their life experiences to propose various conjectures about the factors associated with fluid pressure. They suggested that fluid pressure may be influenced by factors such as motion status, fluid depth, type of fluid, area of force application, direction of force, and the shape of the fluid.

To test these conjectures, we conducted a series of experiments. The students actively participated in group interactions, collaboratively designed experiments, and recorded their observations. They utilised various tools and equipment to measure fluid pressure and analyse the collected data. Through experimentation and discussions, they gradually arrived at conclusions regarding the factors that affect fluid pressure.

In addition to the conclusions provided in the textbooks, the students discovered, through their experiments, that the magnitude of fluid pressure is influenced by the motion status of objects. This demonstrates their keen observational skills and their ability to think beyond the confines of the textbook. It also reflects the 6C core competencies of our school: Critical Thinking and Curiosity.

Furthermore, during the practical process, the students actively engaged in teamwork, exchanging ideas, sharing experimental results, and helping one another solve problems. This collaborative approach not only deepened their understanding of physics content but also fostered their cooperative skills and their ability to engage in scientific exploration.