THE  UNIT

LESSON 1 - Introduction and

                     Particle Theory of Matter

                     1 PERIOD

LESSON 2 - Viscosity and

                     Viscosity Lab - experiment

                     (shampoo, syrup, water etc.)

                     3 PERIODS

LESSON 3 -  Viscosity and temperature

                      Lab. experiment- (chocolate)

                      1 PERIOD

LESSON 4 - Density

                     Oil spill demonstration

                     Lab experiment comparing

                     densities - (liquid rainbow)

                     2 PERIODS

LESSON 5 - Review of Mass and Volume

                     1 PERIOD

LESSON 6 - Relationship of mass,

                     density and volume

                     Problem Solving

                          1 PERIOD

LESSON 7   - Buoyancy  Introduction,                              gravity and buoyancy                                  and preparation for lab

                      1 PERIOD

LESSON 8   - Buoyancy lab (clay and                              pennies)

                      2 PERIODS

LESSON 9   - Buoyancy Lab -                                          experiment (floating egg)

                      1 PERIOD

LESSON 10 - Introduction to Pressure                              LAB - using syringes,                                  tubing and connectors

                      2 PERIODS

LESSON 11 - Hydraulics and Pneumatics

                      Labs - fluid mechanics

                      (fuel pump vs heart and                              artificial heart, car hoist and                        brakes

                      CONSTRUCTION of a                               device that is able to move                         an object a short distance   

                      3 PERIODS

 

The construction of a device, the final activity in the fluids unit, leads nicely into our next unit which is Mechanical Efficiency. In this unit you will further your experience by using hydraulics and pneumatics.to design a working mechanical system.

bj

Here is an excellent site for teachers to view. It lists some activities with and without the use of lego dacta. Pneumatics

Robotic Arm uses pneumatics to work.

PICTURES - Please take a look at the projects (constructions) we built.  HERE

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