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Grades 6-8. Engage students with an intriguing demonstration--pieces of a candle float and sink in 2 seemingly identical liquids. Students explore the density of the solids and liquids, evaluate their findings by creating a colorful column, then explain the mystery behind the demonstration. They extend their knowledge to understand what materials float and sink. Includes concepts such as buoyancy, intensive/extensive properties, and testing predictions. Instructions included. For 15 teams.
Engage students with an intriguing demonstration-pieces of a candle float and sink in 2 seemingly identical liquids. Students explore the density of the solids and liquids, evaluate their findings by creating a colorful column, then explain the mystery behind the demonstration. They extend their knowledge to understand what materials float and sink. Includes concepts such as buoyancy, intensive/extensive properties, and testing predictions. Instructions included. Materials support 15 teams.
Components | Qty | Included? |
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Wooden Cylinders | 15 | Included |
Polyethylene Cylinders | 15 | Included |
Aluminum Cylinders | 15 | Included |
Acrylic Cylinders | 15 | Included |
Corn Syrup, 16 oz | 1 | Included |
Vegetable Oil, 32 oz | 1 | Included |
Glycerol, 500 mL | 1 | Included |
Mineral Oil, 16 oz | 1 | Included |
Plastic Tubes | 15 | Included |
Tea Candle | 1 | Included |
Teacher's Manual and Reproducible Student Guide | 1 | Included |
Glass Stirring Rods | 3 | Needed, Not included |
Beakers, 50 mL | 2 | Needed, Not included |
Graduated Cylinders, 10 mL | 15 | Needed, Not included |
Graduated Cylinders, 25 mL | 15 | Needed, Not included |
Waste Contaienrs | 15 | Needed, Not included |
Wash Bottles | 15 | Needed, Not included |
Rulers | 15 | Needed, Not included |
Balances | 15 | Needed, Not included |
Pipets | 5 | Needed, Not included |
Wax Marking Pencil or Permanent Marker | 1 | Needed, Not included |
Beaker, 600 mL | 1 | Needed, Not included |
Razor Knife | 1 | Needed, Not included |
Distilled or Deionized Water, 530 mL | 1 | Needed, Not included |
Food Coloring | Needed, Not included | |
Paper Towels | Needed, Not included |
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