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In the kitchen, learners can perform their own density investigation. Diet soda and regular soda differ in their sweeteners, and this makes a difference in whether a can of each will float or sink when placed in water.
- Under 5 minutes
- 5 to 10 minutes
- 1 cent - $1 per student
- Ages 8 - 14
- Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- One can of diet soda
- One can of regular soda
- A bathtub, sink, or tub of water
Subjects
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Physical Sciences
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Chemistry
- Solutions
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Structure and Properties of Matter
- Mass and Weight
- Volume and Density
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Chemistry
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Asking Questions
- Conducting Investigations
- Gathering Data
- Formulating Explanations
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The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Food and Cooking
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- American Physical Society
Rights:
- All rights reserved, American Physical Society, 2012