Density of Solids and Liquids

In this Lab, students create their own definition for the term density and calculate the densities of different substances- solids and liquids. Students will learn that every substance has its own unique density, depending on how tightly atoms or molecules of the materials are packed. Students gather data about known samples to infer the identity of an unknown sample.

Note: This lesson will only cover the density portion of benchmark SC.8.P.8.4

Resource ID#: 76156 Type: Lesson Plan

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General Information

Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 8

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Internet Connection, Basic Calculators, LCD Projector

Instructional Time: 2 Hour(s)

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

Keywords: density, mass, volume, physical properties

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Problem-Solving Task, Assessment, Formative Assessment

Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Physical Sciences

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