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ERIC Number: EJ677481
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2003
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0036-8555
Density on Dry Land.
Libarkin, Julie C.; Crockett, Cynthia D.; Sadler, Philip M.
Science Teacher, v70 n6 p46-50 Sep 2003
Presents activities to dispel student misconceptions about density, particularly as it applies to buoyancy. Finds that misconceptions fall under three categories: (1) size; (2) shape; and (3) material. (NB)
Descriptors: Density (Matter), High Schools, Middle Schools, Misconceptions, Science Activities
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Buoyancy
Note: Focus Issue: Engage Your Students!