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- 6th - 12th
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Students use the Archimedes method to demonstrate scientific principles behind observations. Full Review »
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- 4th - 8th
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Students construct a graph that illustrates Archimedes' principle of buoyant force. They identify that the buoyant force on an object is equal to the weight of the fluid it displaces. Full Review »
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- 8th - 12th
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Students observe a demonstration of Pascal's Law, Boyle's Law, and Archimedes' Principle. Full Review »
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- 7th - 9th
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Students compare the amount of water displacement of a lump of clay versus various shapes of clay of the same mass. They design and build boats out of clay that will float in water. Then they refine their designs to carry as great a load of metal washers as possible. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students duplicate the mmethod Archimedes used to estimate the value of pi. They complete a data table and find the approximate values of pi for three sets of polygons. Full Review »
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- 7th - 9th
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Students investigate the concept of buoyancy using clay to design a boat that will float in spite of its density. They experiment with different designs to find out which will how the most weight without sinking. They continue to experiment until they discover Archimedes principle. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students use the internet to research Archimedes' principle of buoyancy. In groups, they summarize the principle and share it with the class. They also participate in experiments in which they test the principle and share their results with the class. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 4th
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Students explore, evaluate, and communicate personal and scientific investigations to understand the nature of science and identify men and women who have revolutionized scientific thinking. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students duplicate the method Archimedes used to estimate pi. To do this, they use polygons inscribed in a circle. They create several inscribed polygons and, using the accompanying sheet, discover and gather information about them that will lead to discoveries about pi. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students complete a webquest on the mathematication, Archimedes. In groups, they pick a topic of interest and design a hand-on experiment for their classmates. They present their material and model the experiment. They complete a homework assignment to end the lesson Full Review »
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