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In this activity, learners discover that as the salinity of water increases, the density increases as well. Learners prove this by attempting to float fresh eggs in saltwater and freshwater.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 6 - 14 5 to 10 minutes
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In this quick activity, learners observe how the added sugar in a can of soda affects its density and thus, its ability to float in water.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 6 - 14 Under 5 minutes
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In this activity, learners experiment with different variables in making hollandaise sauce to achieve the correct texture and consistency.

$10 - $20 per student Ages 11 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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In the kitchen, learners can perform their own density investigation.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 8 - 14 5 to 10 minutes
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In this activity, learners experiment with the density of ice, water, and oil. Learners will discover that the density of a liquid determines whether it will float above or sink below another liquid.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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In this quick activity/demonstration about density, learners examine what happens when two cans of root beer--one diet and one regular--are placed in a large container of water.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 4 - 14 Under 5 minutes
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In this chemistry activity, learners use spaghetti to explore density and chemical reactions.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 6 - 18 5 to 10 minutes
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In this activity, learners mix water, cooking oil, and liquid food coloring to create beautiful colored designs in a cup. Use this activity to explore liquid density and solubility.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - 11 5 to 10 minutes
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Learners observe a tank of water containing cans of diet and regular sodas. The diet sodas float and the regular sodas sink. All the cans contain the same amount of liquid and the same amount of air.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 6 - 14 5 to 10 minutes
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In this hands-on activity, learners make the world's simplest Cartesian diver, using only a plastic bottle, some water, and a condiment packet.

free Ages 6 - adult 5 to 10 minutes
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In this activity, learners mix up a bubbly brew and examine density. Learners explore how they can make different materials fall and rise in water using oil, water, and salt.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - 11 5 to 10 minutes
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In this chemistry demonstration, learners investigate the rule "likes dissolve likes" by combining three, immiscible liquids to create a colorful density column.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 6 - 18 Under 5 minutes
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This is a highly visual demonstration that illustrates both the effects of density and chemical reactions.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 4 - adult 5 to 10 minutes