Density of Solid Objects

A series of straightforward simulations offers students a variety of ways to explore the concepts of mass, volume, and density. Students see that objects of the same mass may not have the same volume, objects of the same volume may not have the same mass, objects having a density greater than that of water sink in water, and the density of a floating object determines the position of the object in a tank of water.
Resource ID#: 16472 Type: Teaching Idea
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Direct Link: http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/density#teaching-ideas

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Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Adobe Flash Player
Instructional Time: 45 Minute(s)
Keywords: Density, Volume and mass, mass and volume, flotation
Instructional Component Type(s): Teaching Idea,  Virtual Manipulative, 
Instructional Design Framework(s): Demonstration, Predict-Explain-Observe-Explain, Confirmation Inquiry (Level 1), Learning Cycle (e.g., 5E)
Resource Collection: General Collection

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