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Experiment with liquids of different densities and create liquid layers. For example, oil and water have different densities: oil floats on water because it is less dense than water. A liquid that floats is lighter or less dense than a heavier or more dense liquid that sinks.
- 5 to 10 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- 1 cent - $1 per student
- Ages 4 - 8
- Activity, Demonstration, Experiment/Lab Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- Plastic cups (4)
- Clear straw
- Plasticine clay
- Eye dropper
- Rubbing Alcohol
- Salt
- Glycerin
- Water
- Food Coloring (4 colors)
- Measuring cup
- Tablespoon
Subjects
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Physical Sciences
-
States of Matter
- Liquids
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Structure and Properties of Matter
- Volume and Density
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States of Matter
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- see color
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Science Museum of Minnesota, 1995
Funding Sources:
- Unisys
- Science Learning Network
- National Science Foundation