Density: Lava Lamp

Density: Lava Lamp
Configure & Price
IS.1008
Each kit is meant for
Quantity
$44.00

What is density? This concept can be difficult to explain to your elementary students. Help them visualize and understand density and introduce the idea of polarity as well with this demonstration for the whole classroom.

  • Disciplinary Core Ideas: PS1.A; PS1.B
  • Performance Expectations: 2-PS1-1; 5-PS1-1; 5-PS1-3; 5-PS1-4
  • Cross Cutting Concepts: Patterns; Cause and Effect; Scale, Proportion, and Quantity


    • Includes:
    • 5x plastic bottles
    • 1L vegetable oil
    • 25mL food coloring
    • 10x alka seltzer tablets

    IS.1008
    Items needed, but not included
    Water
    Funnel (optional)
    Quantity
    1 lab group
    Includes
    Teachers manual and Student Study Guide copymasters

    Resources

    Safety Data Sheet - (IS3705)

    Investigation-5-SDS

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