Curated OER
Buoyant Force
Young scholars investigate the scientific concept of why some objects float when put in a liquid solution. They apply the laws of motion and force while conducting classroom activities. Students also take notes and answer target...
Curated OER
Properties of Matter: "Sink or Swim"
Third graders recognize that different materials have different properties which can be observed such as texture and bouyancy, and compare and contrast, through observation, ability of some objects to float because of action of...
Curated OER
Identifying Elements
Students use diffraction glasses to find similarities and differences between observed spectrum of fluorescent light and an incandescent light They work in groups of 4-6 for the experiment/activity part of this exercise.
Curated OER
Aruba Cloud Cover Measured by Satellite
Students analyze cloud cover and to compose written conclusions to a given related scenario. They submit a letter of response and a report detailing their calculations and conclusions.
Curated OER
Habeas Corpus and“Enemy Combatants”
Students explore the implications of habeus corpus. In this habeus corpus lesson, students participate in reader's theatre activity regarding the origin of habeus corpus. Students then investigate the Hamdi v. Rumsfeld case and determine...
Curated OER
SAT Sentence Completion Practice Test 08
For this sentence completion worksheet, students choose the answer that best completes the sentence. Students have 10 minutes to complete 12 questions in this SAT practice worksheet.
Curated OER
Tooling Around Arizona: Reading Arizona Maps
Students study geography. In this Arizona maps lesson, students develop their map reading skills. They have class discussions and work independently with various copies of Arizona maps to practice those skills. This lesson mentions...
Curated OER
Wall Weight
Eighth graders calculate the weight of a limestone block in metric and U.S. customary measurements. Make inferences by applying measurable ratios to known data.
Curated OER
Making Sense of the Census
In this unit of lessons, students make sense of the census. They examine why a census is taken and participate in activities.
Curated OER
Planning a Tourist Resort
Students work in teams of 2 to complete the presentation portion of the assignment. They may be required to work alone or may work with their partner to complete the "Board Member's Responses."
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Interactive Geometry: 9.6 Density Problems
Density is a ratio of the mass/people/things to volume/area. Given the density and one of the two quantities in the ratio, solve for the other quantity in the ratio.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Ap Physics: Fluid Statics: Problems and Exercises
This is a list of 83 problems/exercises to solve based on the content in Chapter ll: Fluid Statics from the AP Physics online text.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Density
Density is the ratio of mass to volume. Density will be introduced to students by a demonstration of coke verses diet coke. The teacher will then solve density problems for the students on the board. The class will then complete a lab on...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Density Word Problems
Solve problems concerning real-world situations using your knowledge of volume, surface area, and density. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Density Word Problems
Solve problems concerning real-world situations using your knowledge of volume, surface area, and density.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Maximizing Displacement: Mass, Volume and Density
This problem-solving activity demonstrates the concepts of mass, volume, and density and how they relate to displacement.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: G Mg How Many Leaves on a Tree? (Version 2)
In this task, learners must estimate the number of leaves on a large tree, taking into account various complex factors such as the area shaded by the tree, the area of irregularly shaped leaves, the uneven distribution of leaves, the...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: "Does It Float?" an Inquiry Based Activity Investigating Buoyancy
This is an inquiry-based activity in which students will need to work together as a class to solve the following problem: they must construct a "boat" entirely out of modeling clay that is capable of supporting 150 grams of cargo without...
OpenStax
Open Stax: Physics: Approximation
On many occasions, physicists, other scientists, and engineers need to make approximations or "guesstimates" for a particular quantity. What is the distance to a certain destination? What is the approximate density of a given item? About...
Other
Ganoksin.com: Specific Gravity of Gemstones
Specific gravity is defined and explained. Practice problems are given and solved. Illustrations included as well.
McREL International
Mc Rel: Whelmer #64 Learning Activity: Liquid Rainbow
An easy to do activity that investigates density and solubility. The activity is presented in lesson plan format that meets NSES standards.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Pressure in Fluids
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students will develop an understanding of density and pressure, and how to solve problems involving them.
Other
Ask Numbers: Measurement Conversion Calculators and Charts
What kind of unit conversion would you like to do? This site will allow you to do a multitude of conversions. Just click on the specific measurement you are needing to convert. It also provides a history of measurements and a chart of...