Density: Lava Lamp Kit

This activity is suitable for budding young scientists learning at home!
What is density? This concept can be difficult to explain to younger students. Help them visualize and understand density and introduce the idea of polarity as well with this demonstration for the whole classroom. Contains enough materials to build 5 lava lamps. Instructions included.

This kit addresses the following Next Generation Science Standards*:
Performance Expectation(s)
2-PS1-1. Plan and conduct an investigation to describe and classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties.
5-PS1-1. Develop a model to describe that matter is made of particles too small to be seen.
5-PS1-3. Make observations and measurements to identify materials based on their properties.
5-PS1-4. Conduct an investigation to determine whether the mixing of two or more substances results in new substances.

Crosscutting Concepts
Patterns
Cause and Effect
Scale, Proportion, and Quantity

Disciplinary Core Ideas
PS1.A: Structure and Properties of Matter
PS1.B: Chemical Reactions

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