Normal Community High School
Density
Change the density of water by adding minerals. The presentation discusses density—from the definition to calculations—and applies it to the real world. It briefly mentions specific gravity, and finishes by showing Archimedes' principle.
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Density Problems
In this density worksheet, students are given 11 problems and they determine the density of the substance, the mass of the substance or the volume. They write the equation they use to solve the problem, they show their work and they box...
Corbett Maths
Density
A short video introduces the triangle that illustrates how to find any value given the other two in the density formula. Class members use the triangle to work several problems to find the mass, volume, or density of an object.
Cornell University
Density
Certain things just do not mix, including liquids of varying densities. Learners collect data to determine the densities of several liquids. They then use the density information to predict the type of liquid.
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Density Derby
Students explore the relationship between mass, volume and density. They use model boats to discover how changing mass and volume affect density. This is a very engaging lesson which provides great demonstrations and hands-on activities.
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The Floating Egg Problem
This is the grown-up version of the classic "float an egg in salt water" experience, plus an experiment in soap making. High schoolers explore density, but more importantly, practice accuracy, precision, and the use of significant...
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Density
In this density instructional activity, students review the equation for density and are given a chart of the densities of various substances. They solve four problems finding the densities of substances and identifying unknown...
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Using Density to Identify Metals
Students learn how to measure the density of metals. In this density of metals lesson plan, students measure the density of various metals in order to determine what metals were substituted in a king's crown, scepter, breast plate and...
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Density Worksheet
In this density activity, students solve ten problems where they manipulate the formula for density to determine either the mass, the volume or the density of a substance.
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Weighing and Determining the Average Density of the Earth
Some background information about density and Newton's Laws of gravitation and motion assist pupils in the following experiment. The procedure will help them further their understanding of gravity, pendulums, and a drop-ball experiment....
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Density
Learners predict when an object will float or sink based on comparison of density of the object to the density of the substance in which it is placed. The access a website and sketch the object in the first column of their table and then...
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As a Matter of Fact
Elementary-aged scientists discover that all matter has mass. They are shown the difference between mass and weight, and learn how to calculate mass using the appropriate tools and methods. The scientific method is used while estimating...
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Math Skills-Density
In this density worksheet, students learn about density and how to solve density problems. They calculate the mass, volume, or density in fifteen problems using what they learned.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Rearranging Algebraic Equations
In this density worksheet, students review how to rearrange the equation for density to solve for mass or volume. Then students complete 4 problems.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Float or Sink?
Experiment with mass and density as scholars figure out what makes things float or sink. First, they watch a podcast introducing these concepts. Be sure to use the comprehension question to test their understanding. Young scientists...
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Density
In this density learning exercise, students review this property of matter and the mathematical equations for density, mass, and volume. The learning exercise has 10 fill in the blank statements and 3 word problems.
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Worded Questions
In this density worksheet, students solve 12 problems including finding the density of a substance or object given its mass and volume, finding the mass of an object given it's density and volume and finding the volume of an object given...
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Density Problems
In this density worksheet, students use a table showing the density of different substances to identify substances or calculate mass or volume.
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WS 1.7 Density /Archimedes Principle
Archimedes' principle is practiced as chemistry learners practice computing the density of different gases, liquids, and solids. Using a chart of standard densities, they also identify unknown materials by similar calculations. Fifteen...
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The Ideal Gas law, Molar Mass and Density
For this ideal gas law, molar mass and density worksheet, students read about how the molar mass and density of a gas can be determined from the ideal gas law. They solve five problems using the ideal gas law to find the pressure,...
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Density Worksheet
Find the mass, volume, and density in five different equations with a straightforward learning exercise. Each equation prompts kids to work through word problems of varying difficulty and to find the necessary measurement using different...
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Taking the Boat to Manaus
Fifth graders apply the concepts they know regarding mass, volume and density in the previous activities to design a boat. Student teams must make a boat which can travel the waters of the Amazon Rainforest. Each group makes a...
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Making Cents of Density
Learners utilize their knowledge of the physical properties of matter such as mass, volume, and density to solve a problem. They utilize the scientific method to solve a problem. Pupils analyze their data to determine whether their...
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Volume
In this volume activity, students determine the number of cuboids needed to create a rectangular prism of a particular size. They determine the mass, volume and density of cereal boxes. Students determine the volume of rectangular prisms...