Objectives
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Students will recognize that concepts of density can be found in
literature and daily life
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Standards Addressed
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None |
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Heavy and light reading sheet (page 29, "Project Wet"), paper and pencils
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Time Requirement
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35 minutes |
Procedure/ Outline
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Review what was done the day before (Adventures in Density #1 - page 27, "Project Wet"). Have students read Heavy and Light Reading (page 29, "Project Wet") and answer the questions. Have students determine the role of density in each selection. Ask students to identify density concepts in daily events and further readings
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Modifications /Adaptions/ Extensions
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Have students create science fiction stories about life on a planet
where air is denser than water or ice is denser than liquid water |
Assessment
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Cite examples of different densities of water in excerpts from
literature
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Other Comments
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None |
