How Salty Is It?
- This is Activity 3 from the EXPLORATIONS Book:
- Chart paper
- Marker
- Three 5-gallon aquariums
- Sea salt
- Warm water
- Various objects to float
A World of Mathematics: Activities for Grades 4, 5, and 6 Using the TI-15
The following materials are required for this activity:
How Salty Is It?
Students learn to solve a real-world problem involving salt water. Students will determine the amount of sea salt needed to turn an aquarium into a simulated salt-water environment. They also experiment with items and check their buoyancy in water with varying salt concentrations.
Distribute the pages to the class.
Follow the activity procedures:
Converting volumes
- This is Activity 3 from the EXPLORATIONS Book:
- Chart paper
- Marker
- Three 5-gallon aquariums
- Sea salt
- Warm water
- Various objects to float
A World of Mathematics: Activities for Grades 4, 5, and 6 Using the TI-15
The following materials are required for this activity:
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