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Sink or Float

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Students explore the concepts of 'sink and float' through water play with various objects.

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Grade
K - 2nd
Subjects
Visual & Performing Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
30 mins
Instructional Strategy
Simulation
Year
2002
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