Bowling Balls: Will They Sink or Will They Float? (Part 1 of 2)

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Subject:

Science and Technology

Institution Name:

SERC

Collection:

Pedagogy in Action (SERC)

Grade Level:

Secondary

Abstract:

Students investigate whether a bowling ball will float or sink in an aquarium of water after measuring the ball and determining the density. This is meant to be an investigative inquiry of the concepts of density and significant figures.

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Activities and Labs, Assessments, Lesson Plans

Media Format:

Text/HTML

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Copyright Holder:

Minnesota Science Teachers Education Project