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Density Lesson (with Putty Lab)
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| Title | Density Lesson (with Putty Lab) |
| Description | Lesson Objectives: 1. Students will be able to calculate volume by using displacement. 2. Students will use density to identify unknown substances using the Density PhET simulation. 3. Students will explain why objects sink or float relative to the density of the liquid they are placed in. 4. Students will be able to calculate density after determining the mass and volume of a substance Standards: TEKS Science: 6.2E, 6.3A-C, 6.4A-B CCRS Science Standards: VIII-A4 **Note:** The scripted version includes additional teacher resources, such as, background content, common misconceptions and a vocabulary list. It also has all worksheets as editable content. |
| Subject | Chemistry |
| Level | Middle School |
| Type | Lab |
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Answers Included | Yes |
| Language | English |
| Keywords | Density, Displacement, Mass, Matter, Volume |
| Simulation(s) | Density |
| Author(s) | UTeach Middle School PhET Team |
| Contact Email | elyse.zimmer@gmail.com |
| School / Organization | UTeach (UT-Austin) |
| Date submitted | 3/26/12 |
| Date updated | 6/22/12 |
Comments
I love this lesson! In the EXPLORE portion of the density computer simulation a chart is needed to identify the mystery boxes. There is not a chart in the attached documents. Can it please be provided?
Kristine
8/28/14
Most teachers don't post answers, but you can try to send the author an email. I wonder if you noticed that when you select "Mystery" there is an option to "Show Table". Would that resolve your question?
Trish
9/2/14
That does resolve my question. Thank you!
Kristine
9/2/14
