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Title: How Dense Is It? An Introduction to Concrete Density and Aggregates
Url: http://matse1.matse.illinois.edu/concrete/g.html
Publisher: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Dept. of Materials Science and Engineering
Description: The Materials Science and Technology Teacher's Workshop (MAST) provides this lesson plan for students learning about concrete. The purpose of the activity is to "determine the density of a concrete sample and to learn the effect of various types of aggregates on concrete's density." The experiment requires concrete samples which should be prepared ahead of time. Recipes for the concrete samples are provided.

The experiment should take around 45-50 minutes of class time. Discussion questions and teacher notes are included, as well as a link to a video clip.
LC Classification: Science -- Physics -- Weights and measures -- Measurement of special quantities -- Mass and weight -- Density and specific gravity
Social sciences -- Industries. Land use. Labor -- Industries. Land use. Labor -- Special industries and trades -- Mineral industries. Metal trade -- Cement. Concrete
Technology -- Engineering (General). Civil engineering -- Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) -- Materials of engineering and construction -- Special materials -- Nonmetallic materials -- Masonry materials -- Artificial materials -- Concrete
Technology -- Engineering (General). Civil engineering -- Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) -- Materials of engineering and construction -- Specific characteristics of materials -- Mechanical properties. Behavior of materials under applied forces -- Testing of materials (General and mechanical)
GEM Subject: Science -- Engineering
Science -- Technology
Science -- Physics
Science -- Instructional issues
Vocational Education -- Technical
Vocational Education -- Instructional issues
Vocational Education -- Tech prep
Key Concept: Physics -- Density
Manufacturing -- Composite materials
Resource Type: Instructional Material
Audio/Visual -- Movie/Animation
Instructional Material -- Demonstration
Instructional Material -- Lesson/Lesson Plan
Instructional Material -- Instructor Guide/Manual
Instructional Material -- Experiment/Lab Activity
Format: Document -- HTML
Audience: Educator
Education Level: High School
Higher Education
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Lower Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Lower Division)
Vocational/Professional Development Education
Language: English
Access Rights: Free access
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