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.
Launch GizmoWith 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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This task card can be used for remote learning or in class as a small group or individual activity. In th... (more)is activity, students will investigate the characteristics of objects that determine whether it will float or sink in water.
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Earth/Space Science, Middle School Physical Science
Vocabulario en español.
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4th Grade, 5th Grade Science
Ejercicio Práctico del Alumno en español.
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4th Grade, 5th Grade Science
Students will record their data, calculate density to the nearest 100th, group objects according to densi... (more)ty, and analyze their data. What patterns did they notice? How does the density of the water compared to the density of the object determine which objects will float and which will sink?
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5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade Science
This is a simple iSN (interactive science notebook) version of a lab using this gizmo.
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6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade Science
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