Comparing Density Complete Science Lesson - New TEKS 6.6D

Bring chemistry to life with this engaging, hands-on unit on comparing and calculating density.
This fully editable, low-prep, multiday resource includes presentations, worksheets, student-choice projects, and assessments—everything you need to teach density with confidence and ease.

Through student-led, differentiated learning, your students will explore how to calculate the density of substances, compare the densities of various fluids, and apply these concepts to real-world situations—all while you focus on guiding their success.

Essential Questions

• How is the density of a substance calculated?

• How does the density of substances compare to various fluids?

Why Teachers Love This Kesler Science Complete Lesson

• Differentiated materials to support all learners

• Multimodal learning to keep middle schoolers engaged and curious

• Maximum flexibility – printable and digital formats for any classroom setup

• Editable PowerPoints for easy customization

• Spanish translations for vocabulary, reading passages, and interactive notebook pages

• Aligned with 2021 TEKS standard 6.6D

This lesson is built on the **research-based 5E Instructional Model—Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate—**to foster inquiry, mastery, and critical thinking.

What’s Included in Each 5E Stage

Engage

Kick off your density unit with curiosity and connection:

• Objectives and Word Wall Cards in English and Spanish

• Teacher guide with engaging class discussions, hands-on introductions, and ideas for addressing misconceptions

Explore

Your students will take the lead in learning through a student-led, differentiated station lab that supports all learning styles.
With nine interactive stations, students investigate how density is calculated and compare the densities of substances through inquiry, analysis, and collaboration.

Input Stations allow students to absorb new concepts in multiple ways:

• Explore It! – Hands-on demo or experiment connecting learning to real-world examples

• Read It! – Short, engaging passage with comprehension questions (English and Spanish versions included)

• Research It! – Guided online investigation with structured questions

• Watch It! – Short, focused video with discussion prompts and analysis tasks

Output Stations let students demonstrate understanding in creative and analytical ways:

• Organize It! – Sort and classify information using printable or digital tools

• Write It! – Respond to open-ended prompts using scientific vocabulary and reasoning

• Illustrate It! – Create drawings or diagrams to visualize density concepts

• Assess It! – Apply understanding through vocabulary-rich assessments and reflection

Bonus Station – Challenge It!
Engage early finishers or advanced learners with extension activities like crosswords, puzzles, or mini-projects that reinforce and extend understanding.

Explain

Help students connect their discoveries to scientific concepts with:

• Editable PowerPoints (standard and interactive versions)

• Interactive Notebook Templates in both digital and printable formats (English and Spanish)

• Note-taking templates to support comprehension and vocabulary retention

Elaborate

Encourage creativity and deeper understanding with student-choice projects that extend learning about calculating and comparing density.
Projects can be completed individually or collaboratively, in class or at home.

Evaluate

Assess mastery and reinforce learning with:

• STAAR 2.0–style assessment questions in both standard and modified versions

• Review worksheets for class discussions, test prep, or homework practice

Perfect for In-Class or Virtual Learning

This resource is designed for maximum flexibility—perfect for traditional, blended, or digital classrooms.
The station lab and PowerPoint/interactive notebook activities are fully compatible with Google Slides and PowerPoint, so students can engage meaningfully wherever they learn.

This is a finished product; it will be updated with corrections as needed. Future improvements and new features will be sold as a separate product.