Floating and Sinking: Density Fun
Students will investigate why some objects float and others sink, exploring the concept of density through hands-on experiments.
Key Questions
- Why do some things float and others sink?
- Can we make an object that usually sinks, float?
- How does the shape of an object affect if it floats?
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
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