In this activity, student mix a given quantity of salt with a fixed volume of water. Mass and volume measurements are made before and after mixing to determine if these quantities change. Students observe that mass is conserved during dissolving while volume is not.
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OUR TOWN: AN INTEGRATED UNIT EXPLORING MEASUREMENT, ELECTRICITY AND DESIGN
Categories: Lab/Student Activity, Unit Plan
Inquiry Focus: How can we plan and build a structure for Our Town that has the base area of 100 units square and incorporates one or more electrical components? Other... read more
SPEEDBOAT CONTEST: APPLYING PHYSICS TO WIN! SPH3U SPH4C
Categories: Lab/Student Activity
Students work in small groups to design, build, and test a speedboat powered by a hand-made propeller that pushes air. The boats are raced in a 20-foot length of eavestrough filled with water. A set... read more
EXPLORING GREEN HOUSES
Categories: Lab/Student Activity
In this design project, students generate scientifically relevant questions concerning efficient buildings, heat transfer, and the conservation of heat. Students will obtain evidence that supports or... read more
