Density Laboratory
With a scale to measure mass, a graduated cylinder to measure volume, and a large beaker of liquid to observe flotation, the relationship between mass, volume, density, and flotation can be investigated. The density of the liquid in the beaker can be adjusted, and a variety of objects can be studied during the investigation.
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Teacher Guide
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Vocabulary Sheet
User Recommendations (8):
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I use a different lesson plan for my high school students, but they enjoy the visual that this Gizmo provides as a review of density
By: Elaine Plybon (Texas) | Recommended 111 days ago
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It a great way to help student understand that different object may have a greater or less density,
By: Andrie White (Florida) | Recommended 114 days ago
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Awesome! It's a great way to reinforce density concepts. My kids loved it.
By: Cynthia Brauer (Delaware) | Recommended 119 days ago
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Wonderful! I always have students who think that the "heaviest" object has the most density. Great motivator for hard-to-reach students!
By: Susan Latil (Louisiana) | Recommended 119 days ago
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Love this Gizmo! But, for Activity A, I have the students collect data (section 3) first. Easier comprehension.
By: Ed Carlson (Florida) | Recommended 294 days ago
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