Name______________________
Period_____
Due Date____________
The Density Column project consists of 2 parts, the density column and a poster. Each part will be
assessed. Below are the instructions that will allow you to obtain the maximum number of points.
Density Column
Your goal is to create a density column with 4 separate layers. You will use a sealable plastic bottle (e.g.
water bottle) and fill it with items that have different densities. Due to the different densities, layers will be
formed. You will seal the bottle by putting the lid back on and then placing tape (preferably something
heavy duty like duct tape) around the cap and neck of the bottle. You should select items of a different
color, when possible, so that the layers may be easily seen. When the density column is shaken, the items
should re-separate into their original layers so be sure to test it before you bring it to school. Keep
solubility in mind. Please do not use hazardous materials such as gasoline, mercury, etc. Check with
teacher if material is questionable.
Poster
You are to make a creative poster explaining your density column. This poster should be on plain white
paper with a construction paper background oriented in the portrait style. The construction paper should
be no larger than 9” x 12”. Your poster must include a title and a label for each layer. Next to the label for
each layer you must include the density value of the item in g/mL.
Grading Rubric
To receive full credit you must have everything on the list below:
Meets
1-2 Missing 2-4 Missing
Expectations
Aspects
Aspects
Bottle (4pts)
-Sealable
-Plastic
4 pts
3 pts
2 pts
-No larger than 700 mL
-Tape around cap
4 separated layers (16 pts)
16 pts
12 pts
8pts
Poster (6pts)
-Schematic on white paper
-Construction paper backing
within size guidelines
-Portrait orientation
6 pts
5 – 4 pts
3-2 pts
-Title & labels on layers
-Decorations/colorful/neat
-Name (lower left) & period
number (lower right)
Density Values (4pts)
-Units are g/mL
4 pts
3 pts
2 pts
-Accurate values
3-5 Missing
Aspects
Not
Completed
1 pt
0 pts
4pts
0 pts
1 pts
0 pts
1 pt
Total:
/30
Name______________________
Period_____
Due Date____________
Density Column Project:
Meets
Expectations
1-2 Missing
Aspects
2-4 Missing
Aspects
3-5 Missing
Aspects
Not Completed
4 pts
3 pts
2 pts
1 pt
0 pts
16 pts
12 pts
8pts
4pts
0 pts
6 pts
5 – 4 pts
3-2 pts
1 pts
0 pts
4 pts
3 pts
2 pts
1 pt
Bottle (4pts)
-Sealable
-Plastic
-No larger than 700 mL
-Tape around cap
4 separated layers (16 pts)
Poster (6pts)
-Schematic on white paper
-Construction paper backing
within size guidelines
-Portrait orientation
-Title & labels on layers
-Decorations/colorful/neat
-Name (lower left) & period
number (lower right)
Density Values (4pts)
-Units are g/mL
-Accurate values
Total =
Comments:
Name______________________
Density Column Project:
Bottle (4pts)
-Sealable
-Plastic
-No larger than 700 mL
-Tape around cap
4 separated layers (16 pts)
Poster (6pts)
-Schematic on white paper
-Construction paper backing
within size guidelines
-Portrait orientation
-Title & labels on layers
-Decorations/colorful/neat
-Name (lower left) & period
number (lower right)
Density Values (4pts)
-Units are g/mL
-Accurate values
Comments:
Period_____
Due Date____________
Meets
Expectations
1-2 Missing
Aspects
2-4 Missing
Aspects
3-5 Missing
Aspects
Not Completed
4 pts
3 pts
2 pts
1 pt
0 pts
16 pts
12 pts
8pts
4pts
0 pts
6 pts
5 – 4 pts
3-2 pts
1 pts
0 pts
4 pts
3 pts
2 pts
1 pt
Total =