For this activity, students investigate whether objects and liquids float or sink when placed in water. As they proceed, they will develop an understanding of what density is. Student handouts are provided.

Concepts

density

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Additional Tags

float or sink, relative density, serc: mnstep: solid and liquid density investigation

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 3 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)