Determining the density of regular and irregular objects

This MEA provides students with opportunities to practice solving one-step equations while learning about density. Students will calculate density of regular and irregular objects.

Model Eliciting Activities, MEAs, are open-ended, interdisciplinary problem-solving activities that are meant to reveal students’ thinking about the concepts embedded in realistic situations. Click here to learn more about MEAs and how they can transform your classroom.

Resource ID#: 48932 Type: Lesson Plan

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General Information

Subject(s): Mathematics, English Language Arts, Science

Grade Level(s): 8

Intended Audience: Educators

Instructional Time: 2 Hour(s)

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes

Keywords: Density, Density of regular objects, Density of irregular objects one step-equation, Density formula, Mass, Volume

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Model Eliciting Activity (MEA) STEM Lesson

Resource Collection: STEM Lessons - Model Eliciting Activity

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