Why Does the Rubber Band Float?
by Dee Dee Palmer
This lesson explores the concept of density. Students will observe a phenomenon involving floating and sinking. They will design their own investigations and they will learn how to use the density formula and how to find the volume of irregularly shaped objects.
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8th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1pF9w0q3NNuxACnz6rz2EtnUMQY9YVk4X/edit?u…Related Content
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