Introduction
In this webquest you will learn how to calculate the density of an object.
You will also familiarize yourself with a triple beam scale, graduated cylinders and SI units.
Have fun!
Mr. Hunter
Task
What you will learn
- What is Density
- How to calculate and objects density
- What are SI Units
- Be able to identify and use scientific equipment
Process
Before we begin please take out your notebooks and a pencil.
Please answer the following questions from each activity on your notebook.
It's okay if not sure of an answer at first, after the lesson you should be.
Activity 1:
What is Mass?
What is Volume?
Now watch this video.
Activity 2
How can you determine an objects density?
Activity 3:
What are SI Units?
Please write down at least 3 SI Units
Activity 4:
Familiarize yourself with using a triple beam balance and a graduated cylinder.
What physical property can you measure using a triple balance beam?
What physical property can you measure using a graduated cylinder?
Evaluation
There will be a short quiz in the next class. The quiz will be about what we learned in this webquest. Please study your notebooks tonight.
Credits
The key content standard is from NGSS 5-PS1-2. Please click the link for details.