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Packed Up Properties Lesson PlanPacked Up Properties Lesson Plan
Publisher
Beyond Benign
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Duration
2 hrs
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Hands-on Activity
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Technology
Scientific Equipment
Year
2010
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Packed Up Properties

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Determine physical properties of potential packaging materials. Continuing from previous lessons in the series, the resource asks groups to identify physical properties of the substances. They test for conductivity, solubility, water absorption, density, and hardness.

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Concepts

physical properties, chemical properties, density, conductivity, solubility, absorption

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Bring in examples of products packaged in various materials

Classroom Considerations

  • Expects pupils to make basic calculations
  • Requires a specific set of materials

Pros

  • Includes a student handout with detailed instructions
  • Highlights new scientific vocabulary

Cons

  • None

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