Why do objects float or sink? In this activity, students explore buoyancy and density by observing whether objects float or sink in water.
Standards
Idea Sheets are cross-referenced to subjects listed in the Common Core, Next Generation Science Standards, and California Content Standards.
Categories include:
- Spanish
- Physical Science
- Grades 3-5
- Science
- Translated
Tags: Forces & Motion, Measurement & Data
Grades covered: Grades 3–5
Topics: Physical Science, Buoyancy, Density
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