Foundational and learning objectives for Science and the Common Essential
Learnings
- Broaden knowledge of the characteristics of fluids.
- Develop a model of fluids using the particle theory of matter.
- Examine the concept of density.
- Investigate the relationships among floating, density, displacement,
volume, and buoyant force.
- Investigate resistance to the flow of fluids and to the motion of
objects in fluids.
- Recognize how pressure is transmitted by fluids.
- Understand the nature of pressure.
- Develop ways to measure pressure.
- Interpret transfer of pressure in fluids using the particle theory.
- Strengthen understanding of physical properties of objects by applying
knowledge of numbers and their interrelationships. (NUM)
- Collect, organize, and analyze quantitative information.
- Develop ability to read meters and scales.
- Use benchmarks as referents for estimation.
- Discuss with peers how estimates are made.