We have formulas for finding the volume of geometric shapes, but what if the shape is irregular? Lesson describes how to find volume through water displacement. After a demonstration, scholars practice in small groups. Then analysis questions lead them to connect the information to a larger purpose. Lesson is the second in a series of six.

Concepts

volume, water displacement, atoms, mass, the periodic table

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Write on the board "1mL = 1cm^3" to help scholars remember this crucial fact throughout the lesson

Classroom Considerations

• Requires a way to project online animations for the entire class to see
• Relies on prior knowledge of density available from the previous lesson in the series
• Lesson is the second in a series of six

• This resource is only available on an unencrypted HTTP website.It should be fine for general use, but don’t use it to share any personally identifiable information

Pros

• Includes where to buy the equal mass rod kit if you don't already have one or two
• Utilizes 5E format
• Provides answers to discussion questions, activity, and analysis portions

Cons

• None

Common Core

RST.6-8.3 RST.6-8.4 RST.6-8.7 WHST.6-8.1.a WHST.6-8.1.b WHST.6-8.1.c WHST.6-8.1.d WHST.6-8.1.e