Lesson Plan

Density Rainbow and the Great Viscosity Race

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Students explore the densities and viscosities of fluids as they create a colorful 'rainbow' using household liquids. While letting the fluids in the rainbow settle, students conduct 'The Great Viscosity Race,' another short experiment that illustrates the difference between viscosity and density. Later, students record the density rainbow with sketches and/or photography.

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Resource Details
Grade
6th - 9th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning
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