Lesson Plan

Changing the Density of an Object - Changing Shape

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Continuing with the concept of volume and its effect on density, learners now work with a piece of clay to see if they can get it to float in water. This is a memorable end to a seven-part investigation of density. Make sure to check out the preceding lessons and the unit on matter that they come from.

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Pros
  • An exciting end to a strong unit on density
  • Colorful diagrams and thoughtfully organized teacher's notes make this easy to implement
  • A thought-provoking lab sheet and enrichment assignments are available
Cons
  • None