Activity II: Sink or Float?

Intergrating technology into a science activity Using Density to Make a Prediction

Problem

Can the density of a solid material be used to predict if a material will sink or float in water?

Background Research

What is density?

What is the densityof water?

Hypothesis

Can the density of a solic material be used to predict if a material will sink or float in water?

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Given that water has a density 1 g/cm3, what will be the density of solid materials that sink in water?

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What will be the density of solid materials that float in water?

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Procedure

Use what you know about determining density, write a materials list and a procedure you can use to determine the density of these materials.

Materials

Method

Results

Draw and label a data chart for the data you collect to calculate the density.

Data Chart

Analysis

Conclusion