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Sink or Float Sorting Board
This is a sorting board for Sink or Float? I LAMINATE the boards and pieces and then use velcro to attach them to the board. This is a WONDERFUL activity for students with special needs as an introduction to new material, an enrichment activity, assessment tool and or a study guide! This item could also be left AS IS and given to students as a CUT and PASTE activity. I hope you enjoy this!
K - 12th
Basic Principles, Science
Float your Own Boat Displacement Lab
This is a tested and established classic lab activity. Students will explore density, volume and mass with this lab. Build your own boat with tin foil, or expand by 3D printing a final design in TinkerCAD! Your class will have fun working in pairs to make a boat out of tin foil that floats as many marbles as possible. They will then explore buoyancy, density, mass and volume as they complete the lab. This includes calculation problems for volume and density. EASEL ACTIVITY: You can now assign
5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Basic Principles, Physical Science, Science
CCSS, NGSS
7.G.A.1
, 7.G.A.2
, 7.G.A.3
+9
Also included in: Hands-on Science Semester Labs Bundle
Sink or Float Hypothesis Lab – Density Science Experiment & Prediction Practice
Turn your science lab into an interactive learning zone where students think like scientists!This hands-on Sink or Float Hypothesis Challenge helps students practice making predictions, testing hypotheses, collecting data, and drawing conclusions based on real-world observations. Using everyday objects and a container of water, students engage in a fun and memorable activity that deepens their understanding of density, buoyancy, and the scientific method. Perfect for grades 3–6, this ready-to
4th - 9th
Basic Principles, General Science, Other (Science)
CCSS, NGSS
RI.4.3
, RI.4.4
, RI.5.3
+11
Also included in: Exploring the Scientific Mind – Complete Intro to Science Bundle
Root Beer Floats and Volcanoes
This hands-on activity allows students to model the viscosity of lava eruptions from different volcanoes so they can differentiate between types of volcanoes and how they were formed.
6th - 12th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Physical Science
NGSS
MS-ESS3-2
, HS-ESS2-4
Buoyancy. Why some things float and others sink
Why is it that some objects float while other objects sink? Whether the objects floats or not depends on its density, or how much mass it has, compared to the density of water. The force of buoyancy is greatly influenced by the type of fluid that the object is floating in. That is because the buoyancy force is related to the density of the fluid and why an object that is buoyant in one fluid may not necessarily be buoyant in another fluid. As such, the fluids with greater density will have g
5th - 10th
Basic Principles, Physical Science, Science
Will the Ice Float? Lab
This is a favorite lab of mine that covers density, buoyancy, mass, volume, the scientific method, and measuring. The lab is in three versions -- guided, basic, or advanced -- depending on the needs of your students. The students try to determine which liquids will float an ice cube without having ice available to them. They must find the density of each liquid to discover the answer. This product includes:
• Teacher Instructions which includes a materials list
• Guided lab data sheet
• Gu
6th - 10th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
Buoyant Force & Archimedes Principle (Boats that Float)
Students construct 2 boats out of aluminum foil to maximize the number of pennies that each boat can hold to analyze and understand buoyant force, Archimedes Principle, Newton's Third Law and Density.
5th - 11th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
Sink or Float Lab – Predict, Measure, and Analyze Density and Buoyancy in Water
Transform your science class into a real-world exploration of density and buoyancy with this interactive and engaging Will It Sink or Float? lab! In this hands-on activity, students predict, measure, calculate, and test a variety of objects to discover what determines whether something sinks or floats in water. Perfect for grades 4–8, this resource brings physical science concepts to life while reinforcing measurement skills, critical thinking, and the scientific method. Your students wil
4th - 9th
Basic Principles, General Science, Other (Science)
CCSS, NGSS
4.MD.A.1
, 4.MD.A.2
, 5.MD.A.1
+6
Also included in: Mastering SI Units & Scientific Measurement | Full Unit Bundle
Inquiry Challenge: Can you make a dense object float?
This is a fun inquiry challenge for students who understand that more dense objects will sink in water. In this challenge, students get some background information on density, then create a test plan (procedure) to see if they can cut a dense object small enough to float in order to learn more about surface tension in water. Many students have experience with surface tension and intuitively know that if an object is small enough, it won't sink. This inquiry investigation will help them explore
6th - 10th
Basic Principles, Chemistry, Science
Buoyancy Doodle Notes & Quiz (PDF + GF) | Archimedes' Principle & Density
Simplify buoyant force, fluid density, and floating vs. sinking with these interactive and differentiated Doodle Notes. This no-prep resource also includes a quiz for quick comprehension checks—great for classwork, homework, or review! What’s Included:✔ Doodle Notes (PDF – 3 Versions) • Visual learning activity covering buoyancy, density, and object behavior in fluids • Full-text, partially blank, and fully blank templates • Full-color answer key ✔ Quiz (PDF + Google Form) • 10+ question com
6th - 12th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
NGSS
5-PS1-3
, MS-PS2-2
, MS-PS1-2
Also included in: Doodle Notes Bundle #2 with Understanding Checkpoints
Buoyancy Boat - STEM ACTIVITY
Can you build a boat that will both float AND carry weight? This STEM buoyancy activity will hook middle school students immediately!The lesson begins with an engaging critical-thinking hook, followed by a brainstorming session, andinformational activity, and then students work in groups to create their own STEM boat. The lesson ends with students competing in a STEM challenge using their finished products. You can use this STEM activity at any time of the year. ______________________________
6th - 9th
Basic Principles, Physical Science, Science
Bill Nye Questions- BUOYANCY -13Q's with key & Science Student Karaoke
Bill Nye, Bill Nye the Science Guy, Buoyancy, water displacement, volume, neutral buoyancy, sink, float
This is a 13 question worksheet to be used when viewing the Bill Nye The Science Guy video entitled Buoyancy. The questions are in order and there is a very thorough answer key provided. The types of questions include fill-in-the-blank, multiple choice, and short answer. There is also a content-related song at the end of the video. There is a fill-in-the-blank karaoke section on the works
4th - 9th
Basic Principles, Forensics, Science
STEM Boat Challenge: Budget Boat Builders - Buoyancy
This STEM Boat Challenge engineering design task is a complete hands-on learning resource for exploring buoyancy, floating and sinking, and the engineering design process. Perfect for upper elementary to middle school science or STEM classrooms, this activity challenges students to design and build a boat that holds the maximum weight while staying within a set materials budget. Key Features: Clear background information explaining buoyancy, displacement, and boat stabilityRealistic material
7th - 10th
Basic Principles, Physical Science, Physics
Bill Nye The Science Guy: BUOYANCY Video Worksheets (Forces & Motion) +Answers
Engage your students with Bill Nye The Science Guy: Buoyancy! This Science Video Worksheets resource is perfect for teaching Floating and Sinking, Density, and Displacement. Designed for Middle School Science and Upper Elementary Science, it’s ideal for Science Sub Plans, STEM Activities, and Hands-On Science learning. With ready-to-use Video Guide Worksheets, students explore buoyancy concepts in a fun and interactive way. Use these worksheets alongside the Bill Nye video “BUOYANCY” (Season 1,
5th - 10th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
Science Pack 1 {Basic Principles}
This is a Science Pack containing the following Sorting Boards: -Magnetic & Non-Magnetic -Nocturnal & Diurnal Animals -Push or Pull? -Sink or Float? -States of Matter Sorting Normally I sell each of these boards individually for $3.00/ea. I'm listing these for $12.00 for the set *special deal*!!! I LAMINATE the boards and pieces and then use velcro to attach them to the board. This is a WONDERFUL activity for students with special needs as an introduction to new material, an enrichment act
K - 12th
Basic Principles, Science
Data Types in Computer Science – Interactive Lessons Grades 6–9 | WORKBOOK
Help your students master one of the most important programming basics: data types! This teaching resource for Grades 6–9 introduces learners to integers, floats, strings, booleans, characters, and more. The pack includes: ✔ Introductory texts with clear explanations and examples ✔ Worksheets and exercises on using data types in code ✔ A group puzzle activity to encourage collaboration ✔ Creative tasks like writing “data type profiles” or coding everyday tasks ✔ Engaging projects such as
6th - 9th
Basic Principles, Computer Science - Technology
Also included in: Coding & Cyber Safety BUNDLE – Grades 6–9 | WORKBOOK | Computer Science
Soda Cans Density Lab
In this lab, students will calculate the densities of soda cans (regular coke, diet coke, coke zero, sprite, etc.). And will be amazed that some sink and some float! They will determine why this is.
To conduct this lab you'll need various types of sodas in unopened cans, water, a scale, and giant graduated cylinders (or a fish tank, large beaker or modified 2L - I explain the modification in the teacher info section, don't worry).
I have provided a key for the conclusion questions. And some
6th - 10th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
Buoyancy Doodle Notes & Quiz + PowerPoint | Archimedes' Principle & Fluid Forces
Make buoyancy click for your students with this NGSS-aligned bundle of Doodle Notes, a comprehension quiz, and a PowerPoint presentation. Designed to clarify Archimedes' Principle and the forces that help objects float or sink, this resource is perfect for middle and high school science. What’s Included:✔ Doodle Notes (PDF – 3 Scaffolded Versions) • Visual notes on buoyant force, fluid density, and real-world examples • Versions: full-text, partial-text, and blank • Full-color answer key for
6th - 12th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
NGSS
5-PS1-3
, MS-PS2-2
, MS-PS1-2
Science Experiment - Density Levels
In this fun experiment, students will learn about different levels of density through both liquids and solid objects. The activity provides a hands-on opportunity to explore how density affects whether objects sink, float, or remain suspended, helping students develop a deeper understanding of this important scientific concept.
PreK - 9th
Basic Principles, Other (Science), Physics
Momotaro Infrastructure Reader: Hidden Systems in a Folktale
What was really happening when the old man went to gather firewood?Most students know the story of Momotaro.The old man goes to the mountain.The old woman goes to the river.A giant peach floats downstream.A child appears.The adventure begins.But what if the adventure was not the most important part?What if the hidden systems behind those ordinary sentences were the real story?This cross-curricular resource uses the opening of Japan's most famous folktale as a lens for exploring infrastructure, e
4th - 12th, Higher Education
Basic Principles, Reading, World History
Boat - a - thon
In this lab activity, students will learn about buoyancy, gravity and mass by building a boat from a limited amount of materials. The goal is to have the boat that supports the most weight and still floats. This is a fun activity that can be altered to include more or less materials to fit the needs of the students. Make it a competition and give a prize to the winning group.
5th - 9th
Basic Principles, Engineering, General Science
THE EXPERIMENTS OF ARCHIMEDES
The life and works of the great Greek engineer-mathematician, ARCHIMEDES (287 BCE -212 BCE), are featured in these easy-to-execute hands-on activities. Using Archimedes' Principle, students learn how to predict and demonstrate whether or not an object will float. In addition, the use levers and inclined planes to produce a mechanical advantage. The introductory biography of this great scientist, along with the laboratory worksheets and educator guide included in this download, are a great supple
5th - 9th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
Convection Currents & Density Bundle | Convection Currents Lab & Notes
Help students master density, mass, and volume while uncovering how temperature and convection currents drive the movement of matter in this low-prep Earth Science bundle. Through engaging lessons, investigations, and modeling, students connect what they see in the classroom—objects sinking, floating, rising, or circulating—to the unseen world of particle motion and energy transfer. 👉 Check out the preview files to see how each activity supports sensemaking and helps students explain what
6th - 10th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, General Science
NGSS
HS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS2-1
, MS-ESS2-6
+1
Pumpkin Density
Looking for a fun, hands-on Halloween science lesson that doesn’t require carving or messy water tubs? This Pumpkin Density Activity is the perfect seasonal lab that blends math and science while keeping supplies simple and safe! Students will investigate whether pumpkins would float or sink by calculating their density using mass and volume measurements only — no water needed! They’ll measure circumference, estimate volume using math formulas, and weigh their pumpkins to collect data. Then,
6th - 12th
Basic Principles, General Science
Also included in: Holiday Bundle
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