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If an object is less dense than water, it will float. Floating is when objects rest on the surface of the water. What is floating?
If an object is denser than water, it will sink. Sinking is when objects rest at the bottom of the water. What is sinking?
Sink or Float Classify the pictures according to whether they float or sink in a water. float sink
Name: Sink or Float Color the circle to the items that float. SINKS OR FLOATS? Cut and paste the pictures in circles.
FLOAT OR SINK? Cut out the images and sort them into two piles to show if they float or sink: Paste the images into the correct column: FLOAT SINK FLOAT OR SINK?
Let's investigate! Prepare these objects: pencil rubber band paper clip stones coin leaf
Let's observe! Prepare a bucket of water. Put the objects one by one and observe the result. Are they floating or sinking?
Discussion time! What do you know about the concept of floating and sinking? Discuss with your friends next to you.