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Density lab report

The document outlines an educational experiment to explore the concept of density by measuring the mass and volume of various objects to predict their buoyancy in water. Students are assigned different objects to investigate, calculate their densities, and observe whether they float or sink. The experiment emphasizes the relationship between density and particle arrangement, and encourages real-life connections and further exploration at home.

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Density lab report

The document outlines an educational experiment to explore the concept of density by measuring the mass and volume of various objects to predict their buoyancy in water. Students are assigned different objects to investigate, calculate their densities, and observe whether they float or sink. The experiment emphasizes the relationship between density and particle arrangement, and encourages real-life connections and further exploration at home.

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Title: Inves ga ng Density: Will It Sink or Swim?

Objec ve:

To explore the scien fic concept of density by calcula ng the mass and volume of different objects,
determining their densi es, and predic ng whether they will float or sink in water.

Introduc on:

Have you ever wondered why massive ships float while ny pebbles sink? It’s all about density!
Density measures how much "stuff" (mass) fits into a certain amount of space (volume). We’ll use
this formula to solve the mystery:

Density = Mass / Volume

When density is less than water’s density (1 g/cm³), objects float. If it’s more than water, down they
go! Let’s explore this through a hands-on experiment and discover how science makes sense of the
everyday.

Materials:

Digital scale for mass measurements

Measuring cylinder or ruler for volume

Container of water for the floata on test

Your assigned object: A, B, C, D, E, or F


Procedure:

Group Assignments:

Each group has a special object to inves gate:

Sun Group: Object A

Moon Group: Object B

Stars Group: Object C

NASA Group: Object D

Galaxy Group: Object E

Earth Group: Object F

Step 1: Measure the Mass

Use the scale to weigh your object and record its mass in grams (g).

Step 2: Measure the Volume

For regular shapes: Use a ruler to calculate the object’s volume with formulas like length × width × height.

For irregular shapes: Submerge the object in a water-filled container and measure how much water is displaced.

Step 3: Calculate Density

Plug your measurements into the formula:

Density = Mass (g) /Volume (cm³)

Step 4: Test Floata on

Gently place your object into the water. Does it float like a cork or sink like a rock? Write down your observa on!

Step 5: Share the Results

Discuss your findings with the class and contribute to the combined data table. Let’s find the object with the
lowest and highest densi es!
Analysis and Discussion:

1. What did we observe?


o Which objects floated, and which ones sank?
o How does their density explain this behavior?
2. The Role of Particle Arrangement:
o Discuss how particle arrangement impacts an object’s mass and volume,
influencing its density.
3. Comparing Results:
o Which group had the densest object? The least dense?
o Did any results surprise you? Why?
4. Real-Life Connections:
o Density isn’t just for experiments! Think about boats, hot air balloons, or even
your body when swimming.

Conclusion:
This experiment helped us understand how density determines whether an object floats or
sinks. We calculated mass, measured volume, and used the data to draw scientific
conclusions.

Challenge Extension:
Try testing objects you find at home! Predict whether items like a pencil, orange, or coin will
float or sink. Test them, calculate their densities, and see if you were right!

Bonus Question:
What happens to density when temperature changes? (Hint: Think about hot air balloons!)

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