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The Relationship Between Salinity and the Density of Water Lesson PlanThe Relationship Between Salinity and the Density of Water Lesson Plan
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The Relationship Between Salinity and the Density of Water

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Students investigate density and salinity of water. In this density and salinity lesson plan, students find the density of objects and liquids and show the relationship between the salinity and density of water. Students add salt to water and measure the density. They answer questions about the relationship between salinity and density of water.

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density, salinity

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density, salinity, science
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7th - 9th
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Science
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