Tuesday, October 4, 2011

6th Graders learn about Mass & Density

Understanding the connection between mass and density can be confusing.  Understanding density in liquids can be even more difficult.  The sixth grade at GCA conducted a lab while studying measurement and physical properties of matter.  Students performed the steps of the scientific method as they hypothesized, experimented, and recorded results in a lab report. Liquids that were used were shampoo, diswashing detergent, baby oil, water and corn syrup.  Liquids moved as they were poured into places by density.  The result was a tower of colorful, layered liquids.

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