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Density of Water Lesson PlanDensity of Water Lesson Plan
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American Chemical Society
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6th - 8th
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Science
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45 mins
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2016
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Density of Water

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We know solids have a density we can measure, but what about liquids? Lesson explores this concept and allows scholars to explore the relationship between volume and density. Graphing and analysis questions round out the activity. 

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

density, water density, mass, volume, molecules

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Prior to the lesson, have class members predict the density of water and the closest without going over wins

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires prior knowledge of drawing line graphs using points
  • Utilizes animations projected large enough for the entire class to view
  • Lesson is the third in a six-part series
  • This resource is only available on an unencrypted HTTP website.It should be fine for general use, but don’t use it to share any personally identifiable information

Pros

  • Provides discussion questions and ideal answers
  • Hands-on activity includes step-by-step directions and diagrams to prevent confusion
  • Lesson uses a 5E format

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RST.6-8.3 RST.6-8.4 RST.6-8.7 WHST.6-8.1.a WHST.6-8.1.b WHST.6-8.1.c WHST.6-8.1.d WHST.6-8.1.e

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