Handout
University of California

University of California: Seawater Density & Salinity [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the properties of seawater and the variations depending on its location, e.g., near a shoreline, in an estuary, or as sea ice. Discusses the instruments scientists use to measure the density of water and explains other...
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Density of Water at Room Temperature

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses how to calculate the density of water and how density varies depending on the temperature and the salinity. Presents a chart showing the difference in the density of non-saline water for temperatures between 0 and 100 degrees...
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Density of Water

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what density is, how it is calculated, and how the density of water fluctuates depending on various conditions.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Density Triangle and Examples

For Students 9th - 10th
The density triangle is a memory tool to help students remember the formula for density, D = M / V, and its variations.
Activity
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Atmospheric Processes: Convection

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a pair of activities to demonstrate convection currents in air and water. Encourages students to view air as a fluid.
Article
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Berkeley Lab: Phases of Nuclear Matter

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief explanation of determining the temperature and density at which the critical point of nuclear matter is located.
Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Density Word Problems

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Solve problems concerning real-world situations using your knowledge of volume, surface area, and density. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
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Other

Ecuador.com: Key Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
Includes data on general population, birth & death rate, age structure and other demographics, as well as land area, climate, religion, and more.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: G Mg Archimedes and the King's Crown

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
The King of Syracuse reportedly requested Archimedes' advice for determining if a crown was made with the appropriate mixture of gold and silver. The problem asks young scholars to find the amount of water displaced in Archimedes'...
Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: G Mg a Ton of Snow

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
In this task, students are asked to find out how much snow has been shoveled using the concepts of area, depth, density, and rate. Aligns with HSG-MG.A.2.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: G Mg Indiana Jones and the Golden Statue

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
The goal of this task is to provide an introduction to the sometimes subtle use of density and units related to density, in a simple and fun context with minimal geometric complexity. Includes video showing the opening scene of Raiders...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: G Mg How Thick Is a Soda Can? Variation Ii

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
In this task, students are given an aluminum soda can and are simply asked how they could determine how thick the can is. Aligns with G-MG.A.1 and G-MG.A.2.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: G Mg How Thick Is a Soda Can? Variation I

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
In this task, students are given the dimensions of a soda can and are asked to estimate its thickness. They must first find the surface area and the volume of aluminum. Aligns with G-MG.A.1 and G-MG.A.2.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: G Mg How Many Leaves on a Tree?

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This is a mathematical modeling task aimed at making a reasonable estimate for something which is too large to count accurately, the number of leaves on a tree, taking into account the tree size and the density of the leaves. Aligns with...
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Other

National Physical Laboratory: The History of Length Measurement

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides historic information on length measurement in the United Kingdom. Click on the topics on the left toolbar of the article to find out more information.
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Success Link

Success Link: Forensic Chemistry

For Teachers 9th - 10th
An interesting lesson that taps into students' interest in crime solving and forensics. Students examine glass fragments and their density to help them solve a crime.
Unit Plan
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Ap Physics: Fluid Statics: Summary

For Students 11th - 12th
This page provides a summary of each section of Chapter 11: Fluid Statics from the AP Physics online text.
Activity
Science Bob Pflugfelder

Science Bob: A Density Experiment You Can Drink

For Students 3rd - 8th
Science Bob provides instructions for a density experiment you can drink using common supplies with information on how it works.
Activity
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: The Ideal Gas Law

For Students 4th - 8th
The Ideal Gas Law describes how pressure, temperature, density, and volume are related to each other and helps us explain how weather works.
Unit Plan
University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Climate and Weather Systems

For Students 9th - 10th
This online lecture covers topics of air pressure, density and temperature.
Website
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: How Weather Works

For Students 3rd - 8th
Web weather site provides the perfect recipe for weather. Click on each ingredient to discover more about it.
Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Atmosphere: Pressure, Density, and Temperature Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Summarizes the key points about atmospheric processes involving air pressure, air density, and temperature. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Fifth Grade Science: Physical Science: Matter, Mass, and Volume

For Students 4th - 6th
This learning module discusses the definition of matter and what mass and volume measure. Module includes pictures, videos, and review questions.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Chemistry Simulation: Going Fishing

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will be able to change the mass and volume of an item and observe if it floats, sinks, or remains at a certain depth in the water. Students will also be able to change the liquid in level 2.