Exploring Properties of Matter with Submersibles

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Exploring Properties of Matter with Submersibles

Description:

This inquiry-based learning activity allows students to explore the relationships between mass, volume, density, and buoyancy as they manipulate various materials to construct a submersible vehicle for deep-sea research.

Education Levels:

8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Subject:

Mathematics, Physical Sciences

Resource Type:

Activity

Fee Status:

Free

Online provider:

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Education

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Keywords:

Volume, ALVIN, Submersibles, Buoyancy, Density, Deep-sea exploration, Mass

Mediator:

Middle school teachers, Secondary school teachers

Publisher:

LEARN NC

Contributor:

Miriam Sutton

Is Part Of:

http://www.learnnc.org/

Language:

English

Subjects/Topics

P21 Subject:

Science, Mathematics

Learning Outcomes:

Conforms To

Science Standard Course of Study and Grade Level Competencies (2004)

COMPETENCY GOAL 1: The learner will design and conduct investigations to demonstrate an understanding of scientific inquiry.

1.06 Use mathematics to gather, organize, and present quantitative data resulting from scientific investigations:
• Graphing.

Conforms To

North Carolina Science Essential Standards (2010)

Physical Science

Forces and Motion

Understand motion in terms of speed, velocity, acceleration and momentum.

Conforms To

Science Standard Course of Study and Grade Level Competencies (2004)

COMPETENCY GOAL 1: The learner will design and conduct investigations to demonstrate an understanding of scientific inquiry.

1.04 Analyze variables in scientific investigations:
• Describe relationships between.

Conforms To

Science Standard Course of Study and Grade Level Competencies (2004)

COMPETENCY GOAL 1: The learner will design and conduct investigations to demonstrate an understanding of scientific inquiry.

1.04 Analyze variables in scientific investigations:
• Define operationally.

Conforms To

North Carolina Science Essential Standards (2010)

Physics

Forces and Motion

Analyze the motion of objects.

Analyze motion graphically and numerically using vectors, graphs and calculations.

Conforms To

Science Standard Course of Study and Grade Level Competencies (2004)

COMPETENCY GOAL 1: The learner will design and conduct investigations to demonstrate an understanding of scientific inquiry.

1.04 Analyze variables in scientific investigations:
• Identify dependent and independent.

Conforms To

Science Standard Course of Study and Grade Level Competencies (2004)

COMPETENCY GOAL 1: The learner will design and conduct investigations to demonstrate an understanding of scientific inquiry.

1.05 Analyze evidence to:
• Develop the relationship between evidence and explanation.

Conforms To

Science Standard Course of Study and Grade Level Competencies (2004)

COMPETENCY GOAL 1: The learner will design and conduct investigations to demonstrate an understanding of scientific inquiry.

1.06 Use mathematics to gather, organize, and present quantitative data resulting from scientific investigations:
• Measurement.

Conforms To

Science Standard Course of Study and Grade Level Competencies (2004)

COMPETENCY GOAL 1: The learner will design and conduct investigations to demonstrate an understanding of scientific inquiry.

1.06 Use mathematics to gather, organize, and present quantitative data resulting from scientific investigations:
• Analysis of data.

Conforms To

Science Standard Course of Study and Grade Level Competencies (2004)

COMPETENCY GOAL 3: The learner will conduct investigations and utilize appropriate technologies and information systems to build an understanding of the hydrosphere.

3.01 Analyze the unique properties of water including:
• Specific heat.1

Conforms To

Science Standard Course of Study and Grade Level Competencies (2004)

COMPETENCY GOAL 1: The learner will design and conduct investigations to demonstrate an understanding of scientific inquiry.

1.04 Analyze variables in scientific investigations:
• Manipulate.

Conforms To

North Carolina Science Essential Standards (2010)

Physical Science

Forces and Motion

Understand motion in terms of speed, velocity, acceleration and momentum.

Explain motion in terms of frame of reference, distance, and displacement.

Conforms To

North Carolina Science Essential Standards (2010)

Physics

Forces and Motion

Analyze the motion of objects.

Conforms To

Science Standard Course of Study and Grade Level Competencies (2004)

COMPETENCY GOAL 1: The learner will design and conduct investigations to demonstrate an understanding of scientific inquiry.

1.05 Analyze evidence to:
• Make inferences and predictions.

Conforms To

Science Standard Course of Study and Grade Level Competencies (2004)

COMPETENCY GOAL 3: The learner will conduct investigations and utilize appropriate technologies and information systems to build an understanding of the hydrosphere.

3.01 Analyze the unique properties of water including:
• Polarity.

Conforms To

Science Standard Course of Study and Grade Level Competencies (2004)

COMPETENCY GOAL 1: The learner will design and conduct investigations to demonstrate an understanding of scientific inquiry.

1.04 Analyze variables in scientific investigations:
• Use of a control.

Conforms To

North Carolina Science Essential Standards (2010)

Physics

Forces and Motion

Analyze the motion of objects.

Analyze motion in one dimension using time, distance, displacement, velocity, and acceleration.

Conforms To

Science Standard Course of Study and Grade Level Competencies (2004)

COMPETENCY GOAL 3: The learner will conduct investigations and utilize appropriate technologies and information systems to build an understanding of the hydrosphere.

3.01 Analyze the unique properties of water including:
• Universal solvent.

Conforms To

Science Standard Course of Study and Grade Level Competencies (2004)

COMPETENCY GOAL 1: The learner will design and conduct investigations to demonstrate an understanding of scientific inquiry.

1.06 Use mathematics to gather, organize, and present quantitative data resulting from scientific investigations:
• Prediction models.

Conforms To

North Carolina Science Essential Standards (2010)

Physical Science

Forces and Motion

Understand motion in terms of speed, velocity, acceleration and momentum.

Compare speed, velocity, acceleration and momentum using investigations, graphing, scalar quantities and vector quantities.

Conforms To

Science Standard Course of Study and Grade Level Competencies (2004)

COMPETENCY GOAL 3: The learner will conduct investigations and utilize appropriate technologies and information systems to build an understanding of the hydrosphere.

3.01 Analyze the unique properties of water including:
• Cohesion and adhesion.

Conforms To

Science Standard Course of Study and Grade Level Competencies (2004)

COMPETENCY GOAL 1: The learner will design and conduct investigations to demonstrate an understanding of scientific inquiry.

1.05 Analyze evidence to:
• Explain observations.

Conforms To

Science Standard Course of Study and Grade Level Competencies (2004)

COMPETENCY GOAL 3: The learner will conduct investigations and utilize appropriate technologies and information systems to build an understanding of the hydrosphere.

3.01 Analyze the unique properties of water including:
• Density and buoyancy.

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