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Density of the Earth
http://bingweb.binghamton.edu/~jbarker/demos/demo9.html
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This demonstration of average density uses understandable units of total mass and volume of the Earth. The required supplies are a can of beer or soda and a 1-pound bag of pretzels. By imagining, for instance, 4.4 bags of pretzels fitting into a beer/soda can, students can better visualize the average density of the Earth.
Intended for grade levels:
  • Middle (6-8)
  • High (9-12)
  • College (13-14)
Type of resource:
  • For the classroom:
    • Presentation / Demo
Subject:
  • Geological Sciences:
    • Geophysics
Technical requirements:
No specific technical requirements, just a browser required
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
Copyright and Other Restrictions Information is Unknown.
DLESE Catalog ID: DLESE-000-000-006-234
Educational standards:
  • National Science Education Standards (NSES):
    • 5-8:
      • Unifying concepts and processes:
        • Evidence, models, and explanation
      • B - Physical science:
        • Properties and changes of properties in matter
      • D - Earth and space science:
        • Structure of the earth system
    • 9-12:
      • Unifying concepts and processes:
        • Evidence, models, and explanation
      • B - Physical science:
        • Structure and properties of matter
Related resources:
This resource is referenced by 'Demonstrations of Geophysical Principles Applicable to the Properties and Processes of the Earth's Interior'
http://bingweb.binghamton.edu/~jbarker/demos.html
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Author: Dr Jeffrey S Barker
Binghamton University, Department of Geological Sciences and Environmental Studies