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There are underwater rivers that flow on the ocean floor thanks to a difference in density. Scholars learn about the density in both liquids and solids in the second lesson of an 11-part series. They then determine the density of water, the density of aluminum using water displacement, and the density of several cylinders using graphical analysis.
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Instructional Ideas
- Connect the lesson to Archimedes and buoyancy
Classroom Considerations
- Use care when adding the aluminum to the graduated cylinder to prevent the glass from breaking
- Requires prior knowledge of how to solve basic formulas and plot points to create a line graph
Pros
- Includes a pre-lab assignment to ensure pupils have read the instructions before beginning
- Highlights all formulas required
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