English National Curriculum - Science Science
Mission Objectives
Describe how to measure the density of regular and irregular solids
Make and record accurate measurements
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Words and meanings to learn
cube
A three-dimensional solid object bounded by six square faces, facets or sides, with three meeting at each vertex.
cuboid
A solid which has six rectangular faces at right angles to each other.
eureka can
A container which is large enough to hold an object within it with a spout at the top of it.
submerge
Cause something to be under water.
displacement
The displacing in space of one mass by another.
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Resources: Various regular shaped objects, various irregular shaped objects, a suitable liquid (eg sugar solution), a 30 cm ruler marked off in millimetres, a digital balance, a displacement can, a variety of measuring cylinders, two 250 cm3 beakers, paper towels.
Hazards and control measures:
Hazard | Consequence | Control measures |
---|---|---|
Water spilled from displacement can | Slip and fall | Use a measuring cylinder to collect displaced water and prevent spills |
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