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The Happy Scientist: Making a Density Column

For Students 5th - 8th
This experiment is one of the classics that is still a lot of fun to play with. It has to do with density. Density can be a difficult concept to grasp, but it is much easier once you have played with a density column. Although the video...
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The Science House: Daffy Densities

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lab experiment, students will use 4 solids and 6 liquids to create colorful, layered rows demonstrating that less dense materials will float on top of the more dense materials.
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Science Fun: Layered Liquids

For Students 9th - 10th
This experiment allows you to dramatically demonstrate the different densities of five different common household liquids.
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Cosi Columbus: Buoyant Bubble [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about density in this hands-on science experiment. Includes full list of materials, procedures, and scientific explanation of what makes an object float or sink. [PDF]
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Science Fun: Rainbow in a Glass

For Students 1st - 5th
Use skittles to form a rainbow with this hands-on experiment. Links to video of the experiment.
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Reach Out Michigan: Are All Liquids the Same

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This experiment demonstrates the density of selected liquids.
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Museum of Science and Industry: Online Science: Design a Submarine

For Students 3rd - 9th
Become an engineer, and design a submarine that moves in the water like a real submarine. Try making it sink, float, and hover in the water.

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