Grade 8 Natural Sciences Density Practical Investigation | CAPS Aligned

This ready-to-use Density Practical Investigation is designed for Grade 8 Natural Sciences and is fully CAPS aligned.

Learners investigate density by measuring mass and volume using water displacement and calculating density values for different materials.

This practical assessment helps learners develop:

• Measuring skills
• Scientific investigation skills
• Recording and interpreting data
• Density calculations
• Float and sink investigations

INCLUDED IN THIS RESOURCE

✔ Teacher Guide

✔ Learner Worksheet

✔ Memorandum / Memo

✔ Mark Allocation

✔ CAPS Alignment

✔ Ready-to-Print PDF

✔ Formal Practical Assessment (30 Marks)

PRACTICAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDE

• Measuring mass using a balance
• Measuring volume using water displacement
• Calculating density using formulas
• Comparing density values
• Investigating floating and sinking behaviour

PERFECT FOR

✔ Formal practical assessment

✔ Classroom investigations

✔ Laboratory work

✔ Revision activities

✔ CAPS Natural Sciences lessons