Standard Course of Study :: Science

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Submarines: Using mass, volume and density to create a working submarine: The students will design a submarine that will float, subsurface, sink, and return once again to the water's surface by external manipulation of the submarine outside of an aquarium. In order to accomplish this, the students will use not only the concepts of mass, volume, and density but will also integrate buoyancy and ballast in their submarine design.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Mathematics and Science); By Amy Koonce.

Exploring properties of matter with submersibles: 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.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Science); By Miriam Sutton.

Why is oceanography important?: In this lesson, from Xpeditions, students learn about some of the important discoveries that oceanographers have made and some areas that they are investigating. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Science); Provided by: National Geographic

What floats your boat?: In this lesson, students design and build a small model boat, using limited materials. They then develop a procedure to determine the load line for their boat while it is in calm waters. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Science); Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Grand designs and great failures: Students develop an explanation of why two real-life ships, the British Titanic and the Swedish Vasa, sank. This application of knowledge to real-life situations demonstrates to students that even good designs can fail and that the... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Science); Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Give me a tall ship: Students compare the similarities and differences of ancient and modern ships, including size, construction, building materials, and uses. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Science); Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science