Can You Calculate The Density Of An Object?

Today we are learning all about Density. So what is density? Density is a measurement that compares the amount of matter an object has to its volume.

Let’s have some fun with finding the density and mixing things up!

What you need per person...

• Can You Choose Which Liquid is More Dense? Creator Sheet
• Large Jar
• Water
• Maple Syrup
• Olive Oil or Vegetable Oil
• Food Coloring

What you need to do...

• Students will begin by picking groups and or working independently
• Students will then take the creator sheet and begin to discuss which item will be less dense, the syrup or the oil?
• Students will then take the water and put into the jar, and add a few drops of food coloring to change the color of the water
• Then you will pour the syrup into the jar
• Next you will pour the oil into the jar
• Give the liquids time to settle and then look and see what happened to the liquids - record on your Creator Sheet. 

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Happy Making,

Maker Maven