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In this activity, learners investigate density as they discover how liquids separate to form density layers. Learners discover what happens when they add syrup, cooking oil, and water to a jar. They further investigate density by determining the locations where a piece of plastic, a grape, and a cork settle.
- Under 5 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- $1 - $5 per group of students
- Ages 8 - 11
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- 80-mL syrup
- 1 glass jar
- 80-mL cooking oil
- 80-mL water
- measuring cup
- 1 small piece of plastic
- 1 grape
- 1 small cork
- science journal
Subjects
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Earth and Space Science
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Earth Structure
- Oceans and Water
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Earth Structure
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Physical Sciences
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States of Matter
- Liquids
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Structure and Properties of Matter
- Mass and Weight
- Volume and Density
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States of Matter
Informal Categories
- Nature and Environment
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Components that are part of this resource:
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
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Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- NASA Center for Distance Learning, Office of Education at NASA’s Langley Research Center
Rights:
- All rights reserved, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 2004