Lesson Plan

Sinking and Floating

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Students examine why some objects float or sink. In this physics lesson plan, students engage in several mini-experiments which challenge them to draw their own conclusions regarding why certain objects sink or float. An example of one experiment involves pushing water with different coins.

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Resource Details
Grade
3rd - 6th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning
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