Grade 8 NSP – Lesson 11: Density (Formula Introduction) | Teacher Pack

📌 IMPORTANT: This resource is designed for **NSP (Natural Sciences — Physical Science)**, not the combined NS curriculum. In NSP, these topics are taught in Term 1. 

📘 LESSON 11 — Density: Formula Introduction (Teacher Pack)

Grade: 8

Subject: Natural Sciences (NSP – Physical Science)

Term: 1 | Week: 6

Duration: 1 hour

Lesson Type: Theory — Formula Introduction

⭐ Lesson Overview

This lesson introduces density as a key physical property of matter.

Learners are prepared for the Density Practical (Lesson 12) by understanding mass, volume, and how density is calculated.

🧠 What Learners Will Learn

• The meaning of density
• How particle arrangement affects density
• How to use the formula Density = Mass ÷ Volume
• How density explains floating and sinking
• How to compare materials based on density

📦 What’s Included in the Teacher Pack

✔ Teacher lesson plan with timing and teaching guidance (Word + PDF)

✔ Learner notes (Word + PDF)

✔ Presentation slides (PowerPoint + PDF)

✔ Cover page (PNG + PDF)

✔ Two slide previews (PNG)

✔ Read Me First (PDF)

✔ License & Usage (PDF)

🎯 CAPS-aligned NSP resource

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