Math Concepts

Exploring Density

Investigation 4

Prelab

• comparing (non)measurable characteristics
• grouping/classifying
• least to greatest
• geometry
• length in cm
• height in cm
• width in cm
• multiplication
• volume in cm³
• mass in grams
• division
• metric conversion
• radius
• whole numbers
• decimals to the nearest tenth
• density in g/mL
• data table
• addition

Lab

• comparing/verifying size, shape, form
• geometry
• height in cm
• width in cm
• length in cm
• volume in cm³
• multiplication
• data table
• whole numbers
• decimals to the nearest tenth
• density in g/mL
• division
• calculating mass using a triple beam balance
• mass in grams
• greater than/less than/equal to
• subtraction
• radius
• volume in mL
• (in)direct relationships

Postlab

• multiplication/division
• subtraction
• radius
• determining appropriate operation
• data table
• data analysis
• density in g/mL
• whole numbers
• decimals to the nearest hundredth
• estimating/verifying size, shape, form
• (in)direct relationships
• continuum scale
• least to greatest
• volume in cm³
• problem-solving