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Diaper Challenge
Middle schoolers compare the absorbency of a regular diaper and a swim diaper in fresh water and salt water. In this absorbency lesson plan, students mass the diapers and place them in water and determine the change in mass. They do the...
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Is More Expensive More Absorbent?
Students consider the question," Is more expensive more absorbent?" For this science lesson plan, students find out through experimentation which paper towel is the most absorbent as well as which one is the best cost value for their money.
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To Be Or Not To Be, Soaked
Students test the absorbency of paper towels by dropping water onto the center of each towel and then find the surface area of the stain using a transparent grid. With both pieces of data, students analyze the results of their absorbency...