Deciphering Density: How to Keep Your Boat Afloat Lesson in Practice

Deciphering Density: How to Keep Your Boat Afloat Lesson in Practice
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File decipheringdensityhowtokeepyouboatafloatintroduction.mp4
File decipheringdensityhowtokeepyouboatafloatlesson.mp4
File decipheringdensityhowtokeepyouboatafloatreflection.mp4

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Students learn about density, specific gravity, and surface tension by testing a boat's ability to float.

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National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
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aornelas

Veribest, Texas, United States

May 27, 2014 - 10:09am

Good review for calculating

Good review for calculating density. Reviews density with volume being calculated in ml and cm3. The lesson was too long. It calls for eight days, and I only needed to review density with my 8th graders.