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Density
These diagnostic questions and response activities (contained in the zip file) support students in being able to:
- Describe characteristics of objects or substances with high (or low) densities.
- Compare the density of objects that differ in both mass and volume.
- Explain the equation ρ=m/V and use it to make calculations.
- Use the particle model to explain differences in density.
- Explain why the density of water in its solid state is less than the density of water in its liquid state.
The resources include details of common misconceptions and a summary of the research upon which the resources are based.
Download the zip file for all the questions and activities.
More resources like this can be found on the BEST webpage: Best Evidence in Science Teaching
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