Students learn to measure mass, volume, and density while exploring intensive and extensive properties of matter.
This printable education experiment contains a detailed teachers' guide and single-page student worksheet for printing and distributing in the classroom.
Age Level
This activity in its existing format is appropriate for ages 14-18. It can be adapted for ages 10-13.
Subject
Physical science, chemistry.
Purpose(s)
- To illustrate the distinction between intensive and extensive properties.
- To expose students to common measuring instruments used in the lab.