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Build a Boat STEM Challenge Hands On Kindergarten Science Sink or Float Inquiry
Looking for a fun, hands-on boat STEM challenge for kindergarten that explores sink or float concepts while engaging young learners in science inquiry? This Build a Boat STEM Challenge is the perfect resource to introduce your students to engineering, design, and scientific thinking.This low-prep resource is designed specifically for early elementary students and includes everything you need to guide your class through an exciting boat-building investigation. Students will love designing
PreK - 3rd
Engineering, General Science, Other (Science)
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
Sink and Float Science Centers for Preschool and Pre-K
Need age-appropriate science centers and lessons for your little learners? Preschool or Pre-K students will love learning all about things that sink and float with these hands-on science activities. You'll love the done-for-you lesson plans - just add some real-world materials to create engaging and meaningful science experiences. This science unit includes done-for-you lesson plans and center activities that encourage students to observe, explore, investigate, ask questions, and develop scien
PreK - K
General Science, Science
Also included in: Preschool Science Curriculum Bundle for Preschool and Pre-K
Sink and Float Sorting (Cards & Control Chart) - Early Science
The hands-on sink and float lesson helps children develop scientific thinking skills such as cause and effect, observation, comparison, reasoning, data gathering, experimentation, and evaluation. After using the concrete hands-on materials, this printable will test their ability to think abstractly. To use the Sink and Float Sorting, identify and classify objects based on whether they sink or float. Then, use the control chart to verify the classification. Includes: 8 pictures of objects that s
PreK - 1st
General Science
Boat Float STEM Sprint – Ocean Buoyancy Engineering | Grade 2
In the Foil Boat Delivery Sprint, students become naval engineers as they design and build an aluminum foil boat capable of carrying the maximum possible cargo payload without sinking. Set inside the Ocean Explorers narrative theme, this focused 1-week sprint challenges Grade 2 students to investigate buoyancy, hull shape, and weight distribution — testing their design, recording load data, and making one evidence-based redesign before their final cargo test. What Students Will Do* Investigate
2nd
Engineering, General Science, Physics
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+4
Boat Building STEM | Can You Build a Boat That Floats? | Floating For k - 3rd
⛵ Boat Building STEM | Can You Build a Boat That Floats? (Kindergarten–Grade 2)Dive into hands-on engineering with this exciting Boat Building STEM activity! Students explore why some objects float while others sink as they design, build, and test their own boats. This activity introduces the concept of floating and sinking, shown on page 2, where students compare materials like wood and plastic versus objects that sink, helping them build foundational understanding before designing their bo
PreK - 4th
Engineering, General Science, Other (Science)
Boat Float Challenge STEM – Build a Boat That Floats | Foil Boat For K - 2nd
⛵🌊 Boat Float Challenge STEM – Build a Boat That Floats (Kindergarten–Grade 2)Make STEM time exciting with this fun, hands-on Boat Float Challenge! In this engineering and science activity, students will design and build a boat that can float on water and hold weight. Students will follow the Engineering Design Process in a simple, kid-friendly way as they imagine, plan, build, test, and improve their boat design. This challenge is perfect for introducing floating and sinking while encoura
PreK - 3rd
Engineering, General Science, Writing
Balloon-Powered Boat STEM Activity | Float & Move Challenge For K–Grade 2
🚤 Balloon-Powered Boat STEM Activity | Float & Move Challenge (Kindergarten–Grade 2)Make science come alive with this exciting, hands-on Balloon-Powered Boat STEM activity! Students design, build, and test their own floating boats powered by air from a balloon while exploring how forces like air pressure create motion on water. In this engaging engineering challenge, learners become young scientists as they plan, build, test, measure, and improve their boats using simple classroom materials. ⭐
PreK - 3rd
Engineering, General Science, Writing
Science Sorting MEGA BUNDLE – Hands-On : Hot & Cold, Push & Pull, Sink or Float
Science Sorting MEGA BUNDLE – 6 Hands-On Cut & Paste Activities for Early Science (PreK–K)🌟 Make science fun, visual, and hands-on all year long! This Science Sorting MEGA BUNDLE includes 6 complete packs designed to teach young learners early science concepts in an interactive way. Children will explore temperature, light, motion, and water through sorting, coloring, tracing, and drawing — perfect for fine motor and observation practice in PreK–K classrooms! What’s Included:✅ 6 Science Sorting
PreK - K
General Science
Sink or Float STEM Activity
Make science exciting with this Sink or Float Investigation Activity Pack!This engaging resource allows students to explore how different objects behave in water by making predictions, testing items, and recording their observations. Students will think like young scientists while investigating which objects sink and which float. The activity encourages curiosity, discussion, and hands-on learning while introducing important early science concepts about materials and weight. 📦 What’s Includ
K - 2nd
Chemistry, Earth Sciences, General Science
Sink or Float STEM Activity
Make science exciting with this Sink or Float Investigation Activity Pack!This engaging resource allows students to explore how different objects behave in water by making predictions, testing items, and recording their observations. Students will think like young scientists while investigating which objects sink and which float. The activity encourages curiosity, discussion, and hands-on learning while introducing important early science concepts about materials and weight. 📦 What’s Includ
K - 2nd
Basic Principles, Chemistry, General Science
Water Experiment Coloring K-3 Sink or Float Science Printable
Water Experiment Coloring gives K-3 students a simple way to observe, color, and record what happens during water investigations. This set helps teachers turn a hands on water science activity into clear, age-appropriate science thinking without complicated prep. What's included• Water Drop Observation Coloring Page • Absorb or Repel Coloring Page • Class Water Table Coloring Page • After the Water Experiment Coloring Page How teachers can use itUse this Water Experiment Coloring set during scie
K - 3rd
Coloring Pages, General Science
Also included in: Sink or Float Coloring Pages K-3 Science Printable Bundle
Sink or Float Worksheet | Science Experiment Activity | Kindergarten
Show Me: Sink or FloatThis simple, visual science worksheet helps young learners demonstrate understanding through circling, matching, and drawing. Students interact with the content by:• Circling the correct picture • Matching related ideas • Drawing their own example The clear structure and visual format make this activity accessible for emerging readers and early learners. Montessori-Friendly LearningThis visual activity is also Montessori-inspired, allowing students to demonstrate understand
PreK - 1st
General Science, Other (Science)
Sink or Float Montessori Buoyancy Card Sort
Engage your Children’s House class with these Sink & Float card sort can work well individually as well as an addition to other units and can be extended in various ways. Perfect for K (kindergarten), 1st (first) grade, 2nd (second) grade, and 3rd (third) grade. Originally developed for use in a Montessori classroom, but these are ideal for science centers with any K - 3rd grade students. These materials make an excellent springboard for further research. The materials can be used for 3 dif
K - 3rd
General Science, Physical Science, Science
Classifying Matter Activities Science Task Cards Sink Float Mass, Temp TEKS 3.6A
Engage your 3rd grade scientists with these TEKS 3.6(A) Classify Matter Task Cards! Designed to help students understand physical properties of matter, these 24 multiple-choice cards make science hands-on, standards-aligned, and easy to implement. Students will practice classifying matter by exploring properties such as: ✅ Temperature ✅ Mass ✅ Magnetism ✅ Sink or Float in Water These task cards are print-and-go ready, making them perfect for stations, small groups, whole-class review, or
2nd - 4th
General Science
Grade 1 Floating Boats Capstone: Teacher Guide & Student Portfolio
First Grade STREAM Challenge: Floating Boats Capstone Launch a fun, hands-on STREAM experience in your classroom! This comprehensive project introduces first-grade students to the basics of engineering, science, and descriptive language through an exciting boat challenge. Perfect for multi-day learning! What's Inside This No-Prep Packet? This resource is designed for seamless integration and ease of use: ⛵ Teacher Guide: Clear, step-by-step instructions, objectives, and materials lists for all a
1st - 4th
Art History, General Science, Writing
CCSS, NGSS
W.1.1
, W.1.2
, W.1.3
+5
Quick and Easy Salt Water Density Experiment: Sink or Float?
This quick and easy science experiment can be set up in a matter of minutes! Try it again and again with kids of all ages, young and old! The discussion that follows can be basic or more complex. (A discussion guide is provided) Everything you need to launch experiment writing in your classroom and hook your kids immediately! Get kids engaged and WRITING! (Or drawing - whatever works for your kids!) You will need:-Clear plastic cups -Water -Salt -Baking soda -Sugar -Small Grapes (Or small plasti
1st - 4th
General Science, Science
Sink or Float Sorting Worksheets | Hands-On Science Cut & Paste Activities PreK
Sink or Float Sorting Worksheets | Hands-On Science Cut & Paste Activities for PreK–K💧 Make science time splash with fun hands-on learning! These Sink or Float Sorting Worksheets introduce young learners to early water science concepts through sorting, coloring, tracing, and drawing. Children will experiment and observe which objects sink or float — building curiosity, observation skills, and fine motor coordination in a playful, no-prep format! What’s Inside:✅ 13 Water-Themed Science Worksheet
PreK - K
General Science
Sink or Float Science Experiment | Grade 1–2 | Simple Science Lesson & Worksheet
This simple science experiment introduces young learners to the concept of **sink or float** in a fun, hands-on way. Students will make predictions, test everyday objects in water, and record their observations using a clear and easy-to-follow worksheet. This resource is perfect for **Grade 1–2** classrooms and requires **no prep** — just print and go! ### This resource includes: • Lesson Overview • Materials & Prep page • Step-by-step Lesson Plan • Student Worksheet • Drawing & Thinking
1st - 2nd
Earth Sciences, General Science, Physical Science
es/No Science Activity: Sink or Float (STEM Special Education Resource)
The set includes 12 real-life object cards, YES/NO mats, recording sheets, and teacher tips for easy differentiation. Perfect for early learners and Special Education classrooms, this activity works beautifully in science centers, small groups, or quick assessments.
K - 2nd
General Science, Other (Social Studies)
Float Your Boat STEM Challenge
Students will step into the shoes of marine engineers to design, build, and test a rescue boat that can carry the most weight using the least amount of materials. Using simple supplies and creative thinking, students will apply real-world science concepts like buoyancy, displacement, force, and balance to build a floating vessel that won’t sink under pressure! Through hands-on exploration, teamwork, and iteration, students will learn about Archimedes’ Principle, test their boats in water, ana
K - 12th
Engineering, General Science, Physical Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+13
Sink and Float Blackline Masters - Montessori Early Science
The hands-on sink and float lesson helps children develop scientific thinking skills such as cause and effect, observation, comparison, reasoning, data gathering, experimentation, and evaluation. After using the concrete hands-on materials, this printable will test their ability to think abstractly. This Sink and Float Sorting is a cut-and-paste activity. Cut out the pictures. Identify and classify the objects based on whether they sink or float. Use the control chart to verify the classificati
PreK - 1st
General Science
Sink or Float/Hundir o flotar
We use these during our study of density. It’s quite simple... a collection of objects, a small tub of water and these mats. Then just let them EXPLORE! Feedback is appreciated!! Mats are in English & Spanish
PreK - 1st
General Science, Science, Spanish
Also included in: Bilingual Science Sort Bundle
Sink or Float Activity
Great activity to do during a science lesson. Students will make predictions on whether the items with sink or float and then test them out. This can be done as a whole class or in center based learning.
PreK - 1st
General Science
Montessori Science Trays - 2 Basic Experiment Cards and Forms
Sink or Float? Magnetic or Non-Magnetic? Use these basic experiment task cards and recording sheets as a follow up to a these two basic science demonstrations. After teaching the children the vocabulary of sink, float, magnetic - print and laminate the cards. Place the cards on a tray with the objects for the child to explore independently or with a small group. Students can record their findings on the basic T-Chart sheets. Great for Primary and Lower Elementary students!
PreK - 4th
General Science, Physical Science, Science
CCSS, NGSS
K.MD.B.3
, CCRA.L.6
, K-2-ETS1-1
+4
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