Course Title: General Science Grade: eight
Unit: Density
Month Presented: June Unit Length (in weeks): 2-3
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Essential Question (s): Why is Density a unique property? How does density help identify solids, liquids and gasses Why is density a unique characteristic property? |
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Learning Objectives: To understand the idea of density in solids, liquids, and gasses To understand the idea of a characteristic property To gain an appreciation for the formulas of Density, Volume, and Mass |
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Skills: To gain an understanding and appreciation for density To understand how to interpret and use the formulas of density, mass, volume. To gain an appreciation of the Characteristic Property |
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Instructional Strategies & Activities: Doing various worksheets Doing the Density of solids lab Doing the Density of a gas lab Doing the Density of dietCoke/Regular Coke Doing the Density of liquids lab. |
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Materials Utilized: Various equipment for lab activities. Different solids, liquids, alka-seltzer, cubes, balances, meter sticks. Density Column Teacher made Demonstrations |
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Assessment Strategies: Homework Quizzes Density Lab Report Density of solids and liquids |