Structures and Properties of Matter: Density Column Project
Assigned
Name:
Due
Density columns are an extended version of oil and water where multiple colored liquids are layered for an aestheticallypleasing effect. The column is made of layers of liquids of different densities. The highest density liquid is on the bottom of
the column. Going up the column, the density of each successive layer decreases, with the least dense layer on top.
OBJECTIVE: Student will create a liquid density column with a minimum of 3 liquids.
Density Column should include:
*container must have a lid
*container must have your full name, date, and period on it.
*NO flammable substances or drinking alcohol may be used.
Documentation must include:
*materials list
*procedure listed in a step-by-step method
*graphic that identifies what each liquid is and what layer it is in
- identifies the liquid
- identifies color of the liquid
- identifies the layer each liquid is placed in
- labeled from top to bottom.
Some resources:
http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/lab/experiments/seven-layer-density-column
http://www.syp.mtu.edu/docs/Lesson_Plans/Seven%20Layer%20Density%20Column.pdf
http://www.hometrainingtools.com/density-column-science-project/a/1737/
http://www.exo.net/~donr/activities/Five-Layer_Density_Column.pdf
PROJECTS will REST for at least THREE DAYS before scoring. Liquids must maintain their layering this entire time.
Criterion B - Inquiring and designing
Scoring:
1 - 2 = 2 or fewer layers or a non-approved liquid was used; may have insufficient documentation
3 - 4 = 3 tor4 visible layers or a non-approved liquid was used; may have insufficient documentation
5 - 6 = 5 or more visible layers; correct documentation
7 - 8 = 5 or more visible layers with a solid object suspended between layers; correct documentation
7-8
i. describe a problem
or question to be
tested by a scientific
investigation
5-6
i. outline a problem or
question to be tested
by a scientific
investigation
3-4
i. state a problem or
question to be tested
by a scientific
investigation
ii. outline and explain
a testable hypothesis
using correct scientific
reasoning
ii. outline and explain
a testable hypothesis
using scientific
reasoning
ii. outline a testable
hypothesis using
scientific reasoning
iii. describe how to
manipulate the
variables, and describe
how sufficient,
relevant data will be
collected
iii. outline how to
manipulate the
variables, and outline
how sufficient,
relevant
data will be collected
iv. design a logical,
complete and safe
method in which he or
she selects appropriate
materials and
equipment
iv. design a complete
and safe method in
which he or she
selects appropriate
materials and
equipment
iii. outline how to
manipulate the
variables, and state
how relevant data will
be collected
iv. design a safe
method
in which he or she
selects materials and
equipment
1-2
i. state a problem or
question to be tested
by a scientific
investigation, with
limited success
ii. state a testable
hypothesis
iii. state the variables
iv. design a method,
with limited success
0
The student does not
reach a standard
described by any of
the descriptors below