Properties of Matter Metal Density Investigation

Investigate the properties of matter with this one-page sixth through eighth grade science worksheet! Students will calculate the density of common metal objects using their mass and volume, then use a reference chart to identify each metal. They’ll also apply what they know about density to real-world scenarios, including determining whether a coin is pure gold and comparing two pieces of metal.

This worksheet on properties of matter helps students strengthen their understanding of density as an intensive property while practicing calculations and data analysis. As learners compare density values and use evidence from a chart to identify metals, they develop critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. The activity also provides practice with long division and applying the density formula to real-world objects.

For more investigative science worksheets, check out Classifying Matter Using Particle Models 1 and Identifying Physical and Chemical Properties.