PROBLEM: Does water flow at different rates in different types of sand?
PREDICTION:
MATERIALS: 4 graduated cylinders (25ml), 4 different types of sand, 250 ml beaker of water
EXERCISE 1.
Using the sand charts, measure the size and sorting of the 4 different sands.Record the results in the chart below.
LOCATION |
SIZE |
SORTING |
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Sand #1 |
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Sand #2 |
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Sand #3 |
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Sand #4 |
EXERCISE 2.
Fill the graduated cylinder with 15 ml, each with a different sand. Make sure
TYPE OF SAND
TYPE
Sand #1
Sand #2
Sand #3
Sand #4
EXERCISE 3.
Make a filtering machine by using different rocks, sand, or soil in a plastic container. Record what you put in and how much in the worksheet provided. Follow your teachers instructions.CONCLUSION:
- Does sand size have anything to do with how fast the water moves? Why?
- Does the sorting of the sand have anything to do with how fast the water moves? Why?