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The difference between sinking and floating may be a little salt. Young experimenters analyze the effect of salt and temperature on the density of water. They use their results to predict the effect of climate change on ocean ecosystems.
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Instructional Ideas
- Expand the experiment to a variety of liquids to compare with the water results
- For a quantitative analysis, have pupils collect mass and volume information to calculate densities
Classroom Considerations
- Expects a solid understanding of density
Pros
- Adaptable to a range of grade levels
- Provides reflection questions to help process results
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- None