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The Microgravity Mystery - Space Activity | Why Astronauts Float in Space
Turn your students into science detectives with this NO PREP, engaging, real-world investigation focused on why astronauts float in space. In this case file activity, students analyze evidence about gravity in orbit, free fall, sideways motion, floating tools, water behavior, astronaut movement, and the misconception that there is “no gravity in space” to solve the mystery of how microgravity works. Instead of passively learning about orbit and weightlessness, students actively investigate, an
6th - 10th
Astronomy, General Science, Physical Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
+8
Boat Float STEM Challenge – Buoyancy Engineering Design Activity | Grades K–8
In the Paper Lifeboat STEM Challenge, students become marine engineers as they design and build a lifeboat made entirely from paper and simple classroom materials that can safely float and carry passengers (cargo). This hands-on STEM challenge introduces students to buoyancy, displacement, stability, and structural design while using the Engineering Design Process to solve a real-world survival problem. This engaging, low-prep STEM activity is perfect for STEM labs, science classrooms, engi
K - 8th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Physics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Density & Floating and Sinking Slides & Notes Worksheet | 6th Grade Science
6th Grade Density & Floating and Sinking Slides & Notes Worksheet helps students understand how density affects whether substances float, sink, or remain suspended in different fluids. Through clear explanations and real-world examples, students learn to compare the density of substances relative to water, oil, and syrup. The PresentationGoogle Slides guide students through what density means, how it is calculated, and how it influences behavior in different fluids.Designed for direct instructio
5th - 7th
Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science
NGSS
5-PS1-3
, MS-PS1-2
Also included in: Matter & Energy Slides & Notes BUNDLE | 6th Grade Science TEKS
Can Trains Float? Physics Reading Comprehension 2 Passage & Questions
Magnetic levitating trains turn abstract physics ideas into real-world excitement, making them an ideal focus for middle and high school lessons on forces, energy, and engineering under standards such as NGSS MS-PS2 and HS-PS3. A resource that presents the topic through two leveled reading passages with question sets lets every student explore how opposing magnetic fields lift a train above its track, why reduced friction boosts efficiency, and how superconductors can enable record-breaking spee
6th - 10th
General Science, Physics, Reading
CCSS, NGSS
RST.6-8.2
, RST.6-8.4
, RST.9-10.2
+5
Root Beer Float- States of Matter
States of matter science activity centered around students making a root beer float
5th
Basic Principles, General Science
NGSS
5-PS1-4
Drifters and Floats Guided Reading Worksheet - Oceanography
This engaging 10-page Guided Reading Worksheet is available in an editable Google Doc which can be shared on Google Classroom or downloaded as a PDF/Word Document to enhance any Oceanography curriculum/unit! This resource is ideal for boosting the curriculum, preparing effective sub plans, assigning independent work, homework, quizzes/tests, and reinforcing reading comprehension in a scientific context. Each activity is clearly separated, allowing teachers to pick and choose the ones tha
9th - 12th
General Science, Marine Science, Other (Science)
Also included in: Oceanography Guided Reading Worksheet Bundle
Why Boats Float Worksheets
These worksheets complement the “Why Boats Float” unit covering density, buoyancy, and a cardboard and duct tape boat challenge. Get your students excited about engineering, math, and science with this build a boat unit culminating in students taking their life size boats for a dip in the pool! Bundle with slides.
6th - 10th
Engineering, Physical Science, Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-PS2-4
, MS-ETS1-1
+1
Also included in: Why Boats Float - Slides and Worksheets
Exploring Liquids + Boats - Sink or Float Activity
This is an experiment about objects that sink or float to use as an inquiry activity for students. Includes a blank table to input information such as whether the object sinks or floats, as well as follow up questions about buoyancy! Editable to suit your needs (for example, you could enter the objects into the table that you want students to test). The finished activity can be used as formative to assess student understanding of habitat, or as an extension project for learners that need a
2nd - 5th
General Science, Other (Science), 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
FULL Lesson: Density LAB - Slides, Guided Lab, Alternative Activity, Lesson Plan
Density, Mass, and Volume Measurement Lab | Metric Conversion | Float or Sink | Lab Report Help your students build confidence with mass, volume, and density using this complete, ready-to-teach lab on measuring mass, volume, and calculating density. Perfect as a Honors Chemistry review or introduction for Physical Science, or any upper middle to high school science course. This resource gives you everything you need to support students as they practice using a balance and graduated cylinder in
8th - 11th
Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science
Also included in: UNIT BUNDLE: Intro to Chemistry | Mass, Volume, Density | Lab Safety
Comets Space Science Reading Comprehension Passage & Questions | MS-ESS1-3
Comets are icy balls of rock, dirt and cosmic ice that float through the cosmos. These dirty snowballs of space orbit the Sun and go far out in our Solar system. Learning about comets makes for a cool two-tailed adventure, so with that in mind, let's use this resource to learn about comets! For the full available set of Teaching Resources from The Teaching Astrophysicist - Please Click HereThis comets science article provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can help yo
7th - 10th
Astronomy, Informational Text, Science
CCSS, NGSS
RST.6-8.1
, RST.6-8.2
, RST.6-8.4
+10
Magic School Bus Ups and Downs
This MSB episode takes students on a trip about sinking and floating. This quiz/viewing guide guides students through the video by having them complete, direct from the video, fill in the blank forms.
3rd - 6th
Science
Also included in: Magic School Bus Disc 4
Density Slides & Illustrated Notes | Differentiated | Pairs YT Video
These guided notes pair with the YouTube video HERE.Why does one balloon float and another balloon fall? And why do some liquids always end up back on top no matter how much we shake and flip them upside down? Let’s find out together in this episode all about DENSITY! The Differentiated Illustrated Notes can be used with the slides presentation or the linked YT video. The slides presentation has 20 slides with vocabulary & practice slides. INCLUDED:4 versions of Illustrated Notes for differenti
4th - 8th
General Science, Physical Science, Physics
NGSS
MS-PS1-2
Introduction to Free Body Diagrams + Newton's 3rd Law of Motion -LAB-
The BEST way to teach Normal Force is completing the Aluminum Boat Float Challenge. I ask students to design a "boat" out of aluminum foil. Then stack pennies, rubber stoppers, or any other type of incremental mass to overwhelm the floating capacity of the boat. Students will then draw three Free Body Diagrams: 1) A Free Body Diagram of the boat floating without any additional mass. 2) A Free Body Diagram of the boat floating with the maximum amount of mass ( still floating). 3) A Free B
7th - 12th
Physical Science, Physics, Science
NGSS
MS-PS2-2
, MS-PS2-1
Properties of Matter Slides & Notes Worksheet | 3rd Grade Matter
Properties of Matter Slides and Notes focus on mass, magnetism, temperature, and sink or float. Teacher-led Presentation• Discuss information in slides with students as they complete the notes page • Includes a link to access Google Slides • Resource includes student directions, information, photos, and discussion questions Student Notes Options• Printable student notes • 2 versions of notes are included: fill in the blank and already completed ➡ Pair with Properties of Matter Labs in a Snap!Pr
3rd
Science
Balloons Over Broadway Stem Challenge
This is a stem challenge for kids to create balloons for their own Macy's Day Parade and learn the history of the parade! Includes turn and talk questions for the book as well as a teacher guide for the lessons and a worksheet! You will need basic supplies - my class uses Paper Plates, Scratch Paper, Colored Paper, Cotton Balls, Straws, Glue, Staples, Tape, Markers or Crayons. You can include whatever materials you have - allow kids to be creative! That is the whole point!
K - 5th
Engineering, Reading, U.S. History
History Channel's How the Earth Was Made: Asteroids Video Worksheet, Google Doc
How the Earth Was Made: Asteroids is the story of the discovery that asteroids, rocky bodies floating in our solar system, have struck the earth in the past. Quick LookInfo: 2 pages, 40 ques + key Format: Google Doc Video link: Internet Archive, YouTube Other resources ($): Google Forms, MS Word & PDF TPT Video Links, McNeely The Google Docs worksheet features 40 multiple choice and matching questions that follow the video. You will need to obtain a DVD of the video or locate an int
9th - 12th
Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Geography
Physical Properties of Matter Slides & Notes Worksheet | 4th Grade Powerpoint
Matter Slides and Notes focuses on defining and providing examples for the following physical properties: sink or float, magnetism, mass, volume, physical state, and temperature. Teacher-led Presentation• Discuss information in slides with students as they complete the notes page • Includes links to access both PDF slides and Google Slides • Resource includes student directions, information, photos, discussion question, and reflection prompt Student Notes Options• Printable notes are fitted for
3rd - 4th
Physical Science, Science
Algae Population Lab
There is joy in this lab and I start the year off doing this experiment. Students love counting algae (the floating "green hot dogs" under the microscope). Students have measured great data from this experiment seeing a difference between their control and variable populations. They make many mistakes and we have great conversations about measurement, experimental vocabulary, and why you should write your procedure as you set up the experiment (and not weeks later). This lab can be completed in
9th - 12th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Science
NGSS
HS-LS2-7
, HS-LS2-1
, HS-ESS3-4
+1
5th Grade Science STAAR - Properties of Matter Project Based Learning Unit
Use project-based learning when teaching or reviewing the physical properties of matter concepts such as magnetism, solubility, relative density (sink/float), and conductivity. Meet the needs of 5th-grade students as they prepare for STAAR science and addresses TEKS 5.5A while making a real-world connection to STEM career opportunities at museums to create hands-on exhibits for guests! Included in this resource: teacher tips with recommendations for PBL Launch activityBackground knowledge of a S
3rd - 5th
Earth Sciences, Science
Math × Python Series - Coding Linear Relations (Project 2 - BOTH Guides)
Continue your students’ journey from simple linear equations to a more dynamic, inquiry-driven program. In Project 2, learners build on Project 1 by encapsulating logic in functions, working with floating-point inputs, and exploring randomness—deepening both their coding fluency and their mathematical understanding of linear relations. What Students Will Do:Write & Use Functions-Define a function that returns the corresponding y value on a predefined line.-Create a function that safely parses s
7th - 9th, Adult Education
Algebra, Computer Science - Technology, Other (Math)
Math × Python Series - Coding Linear Relations (Project 2 - Student Guide)
Continue your students’ journey from simple linear equations to a more dynamic, inquiry-driven program. In Project 2, learners build on Project 1 by encapsulating logic in functions, working with floating-point inputs, and exploring randomness—deepening both their coding fluency and their mathematical understanding of linear relations. What Students Will Do:Write & Use Functions-Define a function that returns the corresponding y value on a predefined line.-Create a function that safely parses s
7th - 9th, Adult Education
Algebra, Computer Science - Technology, Other (Math)
Also included in: Math × Python Series - Coding Linear Relations (Project 2 - BOTH Guides)
The Density Disaster Mystery - Chemistry Detective Activity | Buoyancy, Mass
Turn your students into science detectives with this NO PREP, engaging, real-world investigation focused on density and buoyancy. In this case file activity, students analyze mass and volume data, examine floating and sinking observations, compare different materials, evaluate liquid density changes, rank possible causes, and build a scientific case to solve the mystery of why some objects float while others sink. Instead of passively reading about density and buoyancy, students actively inves
6th - 10th
Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science
NGSS
MS-PS1-4
, MS-PS1-2
, MS-PS1-3
+3
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
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