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Fluids: Force in Fluids Unit PlanFluids: Force in Fluids Unit Plan
Publisher
Anglophone School District
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Grade
7th - 9th
Subjects
Science
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Duration
5 days
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Year
2009
Unit Plan

Fluids: Force in Fluids

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This Fluids: Force in Fluids unit plan also includes:
  • Fluids: Force in Fluids
  • Activity Sheet 1
  • Archimedes Principle Activity
  • Sinking and Floating Objects
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Discuss Archimedes' Principle and fluid forces with your young scientists as they describe the relationship between mass, volume, and density during a series of engaging activities. They use the Participle Theory of Matter to explore the density of solids, liquids, and gases while they explain the effects of changes in temperature on each of these and the results that occur. The lesson concludes with a group discussion on mass and fluids, including their importance in our daily lives.

 

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Concepts

solutions, solutes, viscosity, pascal's principle

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Divide the class into small groups and have each group brainstorm ideas of things they use every day that sink and float; discuss the importance of this in relation to how it affects our lives 

Classroom Considerations

  • Assist the class with any calculations needed, especially while completing activities and assessments
  • Properly dispose of all materials used for activities after finishing the procedure

Pros

  • Multiple activities allow the class to explore concepts from every angle so they can fully understand them
  • Offers the opportunity to adapt for time management or expand for those who need additional information and experience

Cons

  • None

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