This set of ten 2.5cm³ density cubes is a versatile resource for exploring material properties, buoyancy, and the principles of mass and volume. Each cube is made from a different material, offering students the opportunity to compare weights, floatation behaviours, and calculate density through hands-on experimentation.
The cubes represent both natural and synthetic substances, aiding discussions on industrial and scientific applications of material science.
Educational Benefits
Facilitates understanding of density and mass-volume relationships
Engages tactile and visual learners with real material comparisons
Reinforces scientific measurement and observation skills
Classroom Ideas
Rank cubes by mass and calculate density
Conduct float/sink tests and graph the results
Explore specific gravity using water displacement
Use in cross-curricular projects involving materials engineering
Specifications
Cube size: 2.5cm³
Materials: Aluminium, Copper, Nylon, PVC, Steel, Acrylic, Pine, Brass, Oak, Poplar
Set of 10
Recommended age: 10+