Measurement: Mass and Density

Day 5

Analyze this PictureDirections: Write the following questions on the left-side of your notebook. Questions: Compare and Contrast the two pictures below. Give at least two reasons.

Learning Targets

• I can explain mass. • I can explain density. • I can explain density by examining objects

floating and sinking.

Mini-Lab: Mass

Directions: On the left-sided, Answer the following question using the balance.

Question: Using the triple-beam balance, measure the different objects your teacher has provided in grams (g).

a). 1 Paper clip b). 5 paper clips c). Pencil d). Penny e.) metal mass f.) other objects

Teacher and Student Demonstration

Teacher will demonstrate how to use a triple beam balance and a digital balance.2 objects

3 objects

Different Balances

What is Mass?

Directions: On the right-side of your paper, write the question above. Under the question draw the illustration you see and the answer.

Mass is how much youhave of an object. It is not weight.

Does the following substances have the same mass or different mass? Explain..

Water in a cup or Water Vapor

Does the following substances have the same mass or different mass? Explain..

• 10 grams of iron or 10 grams of gold

Teacher Demonstration: Density

Which one Floats and Sinks?CokePepsiDiet CokeDiet Pepsi

Teacher Demonstration: Density

• Which one floats or sinks?WoodTennis BallPaper FlatPaper Balled-UpMetal CubesEtc..

Teacher Demonstration: Density

• Which one floats and sinks?Cooking OilCorn SyrupWaterLiquid DetergentAlcohol

Exit Slip

• Name two ways you use mass and density in your everyday life..