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Density of Water and Ice
Density of Water and Ice
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Ideal for grades 5-8, students will analyze the density of water through an exploration of water in liquid and solid state. Using a combination of liquid water and oil, students will see how density impacts fluid behavior.
After completing this lesson, students will understand:
- The densities of water, ice, and oil in comparison with each other
Resources included:
- Lesson plan
- Student worksheet
- Student reading: Why does ice float?
Additional resources required:
- Room temperature water
- 500 ml cooking oil
- 12 ice cubes colored with food coloring
- Food coloring to add to water
- 12 beakers or other transparent vessels
- 12 trays to capture water overflow
- Tongs (optional, but very handy)
- Timers
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