Mentari School - Jakarta B.

Inquiring
and
1st Semester, SY 2017 – 2018 CN 18 Name Erin Alisya S. Designing
Physical Sciences for Grade 9
Summative Assessment 9D LOA: ______
Density Investigation
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8__ Date ______________
This task will be assessed using Criterion B: Inquiring and Designing.
Achievement Level Descriptor LOA: __
Level
0 The student does not reach a standard identified by any of the descriptors below. ____
1–2 The student is able to:
i. state a problem or question to be tested on a factor that affect density of material/s
ii. outline a testable hypothesis related to the factor selected that affect the density of material/s
iii. outline the variables which will be used in the investigation
iv. design a method, with limited success.
3–4 The student is able to:
i. outline a problem or question to be tested by a scientific investigation on a factor that affect density
of material/s
ii. formulate a testable hypothesis using scientific reasoning related to the factor selected that affect
the density of material/s
iii. outline how to manipulate the variables, and outline how relevant data will be collected in
appropriate table/s.
iv. design a safe method in which he or she selects materials and equipment.
5–6 The student is able to:
i. describe a problem or question to be tested by a scientific investigation on a factor that affect
density of material/s
ii. formulate and explain a testable hypothesis using scientific reasoning related to the factor
selected that affect the density of material/s
iii. describe how to manipulate the variables, and describe how sufficient, relevant data will be
collected in appropriate table/s with label/s.
iv. design a complete and safe method in which in which he or she selects appropriate materials
and equipment.
7-8 The student is able to:
i. explain a problem or question to be tested by a scientific investigation on a factor that affect the
density of material/s
ii. formulate and explain a testable hypothesis using clear and correct scientific reasoning related
to the factor selected that affect density of material/s
iii. explain how to manipulate variables, and explain how sufficient, relevant data will be collected
in appropriate table/s with label/s including sample calculation and graph
iv. design a logical, complete and safe method in which he or she selects appropriate materials and
equipment.

describe: give a detailed account or picture of a situation, event, pattern or process

design: create a plan, model or simulation
explain: give a detailed account including reasons or causes
formulate: gather information and concepts to make an argument or conclusion
outline: give a brief account or summary
state: give a specific name, value or other brief answer without explanation or calculation
GUIDELINES FOR THE ASSESSMENT

Objectives:
During the assessment, you should be able to:
i. explain a problem or question to be tested by a scientific investigation
ii. formulate a testable hypothesis and explain it using scientific reasoning
iii. explain how to manipulate the variables, and explain how data will be collected
iv. design a scientific investigation

Tasks:

1. Planning and Research

You will need to identify a factor related to the density of material/s. You will have to formulate a testable
hypothesis and explain briefly about the relationship you are expecting and why. Research on possible factors and
explain the Independent, Dependent and Controlled Variable(s). You also need to explain how and why you need to
control the controlled variables. Design an effective method to carry out suitable investigation that will answer
your problem

Your Planning needs to be in the following order:

 Research Problem (start with either how or why)

 Background Information
 Variables (Discuss briefly how you will manipulate (IV), measure (DV) and control your variables.)
o Independent:
o Dependent:
o Controlled:
 Hypothesis (use the If-then-because format; with support from sources)
 Materials (specific instruments and materials needed including the quantities)
 Safety Precautions (include only those which are specific to this investigation)
 Methodology
(Since this is a pre lab report, use the bullet format in this section and the “recipe style” of enumerating
procedures. Procedures must be very specific and detailed. You may also include diagrams.)
 Results and Discussion (Initial Data Collection Table: how do you intend to collect the data from the
experiment and how do you intend to process them)
 Works Cited

2. Use of IT device.
You will be allowed to use your IT device to conduct research. Take note of the references as you are going
to include it in your work.

3. Due
Augs 18, during your class period. Attach this as the cover sheet of your work.
 Mentari School - Jakarta B. Inquiring
and
1st Semester, SY 2017 – 2018 CN 18 Name Erin Alisya S. Designing
Physical Sciences for Grade 9
Summative Assessment 9D LOA: ______
Density Investigation
___________________________________________________________________________________
8__ Date ______________
Research Problem LOA: __

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Why does the heavier orange float?

Background Information

Floating and sinking all have to do with density. Density is how tightly packed an object is. There are two factors that

determine an object’s density; its mass and its volume. You find an object’s density by dividing its mass by its volume.

Density can be understood in three senses; absolute density (the density of a material in its closest packed form), the relative

density (the density of a material relative to another material), and bulk density (the average of a material which consists of

individual macroscopic particles).

For an object to float, it has to be less dense than the liquid it is placed on. On the other hand, an object will sink if it is denser

than the liquid it is placed on.

Variables

I will manipulate the weight of the second orange by peeling the skin off the second orange (while keeping the skin on the

first orange), I will measure the density of the oranges by seeing if it sinks or floats, and I will control the density of the liquid

by making sure they are both distilled water and are kept in the same room temperature.

 Independent: The weight of the orange

 Dependent: The density of the orange
 Controlled: The density of the liquid

Hypothesis

If the weight of the oranges affects density, then the unpeeled orange will float, while the peeled orange will sink.

Materials
  Two Oranges (both have to be identical in size and shape)
 Two empty glasses (must be big enough to put an orange into)
 180 mililiters of distilled, room temperature water (quantities might range, but it must fill ¾ of the glass)

Safety Precautions

 Wear gloves and laboratory coats

 Do not eat or drink while working on this experiment
 Keep the room the same temperature throughout the entire experiment
 Throw all waste immediately

Methodology

 Firstly, peel the skin of one of the oranges

 Fill ¾ of the two empty glasses with distilled, room-temperature water
 Slowly and carefully place the unpeeled orange in one of the glasses
 Then, slowly and carefully place the peeled orange in the other glass
 Observe which orange floats and which orange sinks

Results and Discussion

Type of Orange Placement

1. Unpeeled Orange Sinks

2. Peeled Orange Floats

Though the unpeeled orange weighs more than the peeled orange, the experiment shows how the heavier orange (the

unpeeled) sinks on water, while the lighter one (the peeled) sinks to the bottom of the glass. It is observed that the unpeeled

orange is able to float because orange skin/orange peel is porous and is filled with tiny air sockets. These pockets of air will

make the orange less dense than the water, enabling it to float. Meanwhile, when you peel the skin off the orange, though you

are making it lighter, you are also removing the said air pockets, enabling the orange to be denser than the water and making

it sink.

Works Cited

“Density Experiments & Background Information.” Density Experiments & Background Information,

www.juliantrubin.com/encyclopedia/physics/density.html. Accessed 17 Aug. 2017.

 Mentari School - Jakarta B. Inquiring
and
1st Semester, SY 2017 – 2018 CN 18 Name Erin Alisya S. Designing
Physical Sciences for Grade 9
Summative Assessment 9D LOA: ______
Density Investigation
___________________________________________________________________________________
“9 Simple Experiments to Learn about Density.” Cool Science Experiments Headquarters, 14 Mar. 2017,
8__ Date ______________
LOA: __
coolscienceexperimentshq.com/simple-experiments-to-learn-about-density/. Accessed 17 Aug. 2017.
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“Density.” Arctic World, www.arcticworld.net/density.htm. Accessed 17 Aug. 2017.