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Objective: To measure the mass and volume of an irregularly shaped solid in order to calculate its density.CSI Note: Can you apply what you know to find the density of solids?

HAVE YOU FOLLOWED THE STEPS FOR STARTING CLASS??

Drill: 1. Get a Lesson Sheet from the

SET.2. Complete the Drill portion only.

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Examine the objects in the bag in your tote.

Predict the density of each object in your Drill Book.

How did you come up with your predictions?

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Density = Mass ÷ Volume

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Discussion Question 

How can you determine the density of your objects?

a. Thinkb. Small Group Discussionc. Open Discussion

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Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-f5FBvtJ7T0

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Lab Experiment: The Density of Solids

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Get MaterialsOne Way Street

Cup of WaterGraduated

Cylinder

Skim Procedures

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1. Record the name of the object in the data chart.

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2. Zero the triple beam balance.

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3. Place the solid on the triple beam balance, and

determine its mass.

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4. Record the mass in the data chart. (2)

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5. Using a cup, add between 30mL and 60mL of water

to the graduated cylinder.

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6. Record the volume of water in the data chart as your starting volume. (4)

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7. Carefully slide the object into the graduated cylinder.

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8. Record the total volume in the data chart. (3)

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9. Calculate the object volume by subtracting the starting volume from the

total volume. (3 – 4)

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10. Record the object volume in the data chart.

(5)

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11. Calculate the density of the object by using the

formula. (2 ÷ 5)

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12. Record the density in the data chart. (6)

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Clean Up

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Let’s Share

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Think: How good were your predictions?

(Draw on your dry erase board. Leave it face down.)

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Homework:

Draw a picture flow chart showing the steps for

finding the density of a solid. (Words optional)

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Objective: To measure the mass and volume of an irregularly shaped solid in order to calculate its density.CSI Note: Can you apply what you know to find the density of solids?

HAVE YOU FOLLOWED THE STEPS FOR STARTING CLASS??

Drill: 1. Take out your Lesson Sheet and your Lab Sheet from our last lesson..

2. Compare your homework with your neighbor

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HOMEWORK

DENSITY ACTIVITY SHEET

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1. Continue to find the density of your solids.

2. Start on your homework.

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