Teacher Resource Download: Rainbow Density

Students will layer coloured sugar-water solutions to explore how differences in density affect liquid placement. By carefully pouring each solution, they’ll create a vibrant “rainbow” while learning why some liquids float while others sink.

Included in Your Digital Resource Package:

• Lesson Plan → Guided exploration with discussion prompts and extension ideas
• Setup Instructions → Clear step-by-step prep for layering solutions
• Visual Student Instructions → Colour-coded diagrams and images for clarity
• Student Lab Report → Record hypotheses, measurements, and findings
• Assessment Rubric → Evaluates measuring precision, observations, and explanations of density
• Take-Home Parent Prompt → Simple at-home activity extension
• Skill-Building Focus: Measurement accuracy, understanding density, and scientific reasoning