Lesson Plan

The Density of Liquids and Solids

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There are underwater rivers that flow on the ocean floor thanks to a difference in density. Scholars learn about the density in both liquids and solids in the second lesson plan of an 11-part series. They then determine the density of water, the density of aluminum using water displacement, and the density of several cylinders using graphical analysis.

 

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Connect the lesson to Archimedes and buoyancy
Classroom Considerations
  • Use care when adding the aluminum to the graduated cylinder to prevent the glass from breaking
  • Requires prior knowledge of how to solve basic formulas and plot points to create a line graph
Pros
  • Includes a pre-lab assignment to ensure pupils have read the instructions before beginning
  • Highlights all formulas required
Cons
  • None