Why so dense?

  • This lesson is designed as an introduction to standard SC.912.P.8.1 and allows students to compare the properties of the three main phases of matter (solid, liquid, and gas) before competing cooperatively to build the most dense or solid structure possible in a guided inquiry activity.
  • The lesson plan follows the 5E model and incorporates elements of the guided inquiry and POE (predict, observe, and explain) models. Students will be evaluated summatively with the use of argument building.
Resource ID#: 76145 Type: Lesson Plan
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General Information

Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Internet Connection
Instructional Time: 50 Minute(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: solid, liquid, gas, density, amorphous, crystalline, patterned, arranged, viscosity, flow
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Problem-Solving Task,  Assessment,  Resource Collection,  Formative Assessment,  Learning Goal,  3D Modeling
Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Physical Sciences

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