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Relative Density BOOM Cards Worksheets Sink or Float Labs Science Task Cards
Are your kids struggling to understand relative density with traditional sink or float worksheets and labs? Do they get mass, volume, and density mixed up? These Boom Cards can help if your kids need an introduction, review, or reinforcement. The deck begins with easy questions. After the first five slides, the questions vary in difficulty with an even mixture of easy, medium, and hard questions. Real-world examples of density are included so kids can understand why density matters in their own
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, Decimals, Physical Science
Density Lab Activities Stations Floating and Sinking Liquid Density Labs
This Density Lab activities resource contains three one-day, hands-on activities that are easy to set up and that will help your students to grasp concepts related to density. Concepts include buoyancy of a solid object in a liquid (why objects float or sink), changing the density of a liquid by changing the solute content and by changing the temperature. The activities include a floating/sinking challenge lab in which students create an object that neither floats nor sinks in a column of water,
6th - 8th
Basic Principles, Chemistry, Physical Science
NGSS
MS-PS1-4
, MS-PS1-2
Surface Tension Scientific Method Inquiry Experiment: Float a paper clip
How can you make a paper clip float??? Students are given materials and have to figure out how to use them to get a paper clip to float. Great introduction or conclusion to a surface tension lesson!
This is also part of a Scientific Method Inquiry bundle:
Easy Scientific Method Inquiry Experiments Bundle-5 challenges Introduction
4th - 8th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
Also included in: Easy Scientific Method & STEM Experiments Bundle- 5 Activities
Density Sink or Float Lesson, Experiments, Labs | NGSS Physical Science Activity
“What’s the matter?” Engage your students while learning about density, buoyancy, sinking, and floating with this hands-on science activity pack! Perfect for 4th–6th grade classrooms, this resource can be used for independent work, small groups, whole group instruction, centers, homework, quizzes, or exit tickets. Students will explore how matter behaves while practicing observation, prediction, and critical thinking skills. 📦 What’s Included: Lesson Ideas & Teacher Tips Student Notes Pa
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, Chemistry, Science
NGSS
5-PS1-1
, MS-PS1-1
Sink or Float Activity Worksheet Sink the Boat
A fun hands-on activity where students add mass to aluminum foil or clay boats until they sink. The science behind the observations are clearly described in terms of mass, volume, and density. There is a STEM element to this activity as students build their simple boats. Will the boats sink or float? A data is provided for students to write their hypothesis and record their results. The lesson also gives suggestions for running STEM inquiry activities that could be run in further classes. This h
4th - 7th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Science
NGSS
2-PS1-2
Also included in: Sink or Float Activity Bundle 5-PS1-3
Great Cookie Dunk; A Sink or Float Unit
Find out which cookies will sink or float! An extension on the Sink and Float science unit. A fun Question, Hypothesis, and Results hands on learning page with science vocabulary. Fun for all grades!!
K - 6th
Basic Principles, Physical Science, Science
Density Science Lab | Sink or Float Science Lab BUNDLE
Density Science Lab | Mass, Density & VolumeThis lesson on Density, Mass and Volume is perfect for little learners. This density lesson is so much fun and comes with teacher directions, density student observation, student prediction sheet, and three posters. Included in TPT Purchase:Density Student ObservationDensity Student PredictionObservation SheetMass: PosterDensity: PosterVolume: PosterSink or Float Science Lab | Density STEM Experiment for Elementary StudentsMake science fun and engaging
2nd - 6th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physics
Science Activities Bundle | Sink or Float, States of Matter & Weather Worksheets
Make early science learning fun, colorful, and hands-on with this Science Activities Bundle! This printable resource includes engaging worksheet activities for three important beginner science topics: Sink or Float, States of Matter, and Weather. Students will practice making predictions, observing results, sorting objects, learning science vocabulary, exploring solids, liquids, and gases, and recording weather observations. These activities are designed to be simple, visual, and easy for you
PreK - 6th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, General Science
Changing an Objects Shape to Change Density: Scientific Method, Float or Sink?
In this inquiry challenge and experiment, students try to change somethings shape in order to change its density (whether it sinks or floats).
Students observe what shapes float better and which are more likely to sink.
Great, Fun Quick Inquiry activity!
2nd - 6th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
Density Doodle Notes Lesson | Floating & Sinking Activity 5th 6th 7th 8th Grade
Help your students understand why objects float or sink with this engaging and creative Density: Floating and Sinking Doodle Notes resource! This interactive set is perfect for teaching density, mass, volume, and real-world floating and sinking examples in a way that is visual, memorable, and middle school–friendly. 🌿 Save over 85% on this resource when you buy it as part of the Ever-Growing Science Doodle Notes Collection — get lifetime access to every science doodle note set I’ve ever mad
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
NGSS
MS-PS1-2
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
Density Stations: A Science Measurement Activity with Sinking and Floating
These 18 density stations will give your middle school science students practice with the following concepts: The definition, formula, and units of densityObjects sinking and floating in waterParticle arrangement in high and low density objectsThe water displacement methodCalculating the density of rectangular objects (using a balance and a ruler)Calculating the density of irregularly shaped objects (using a balance and a graduated cylinder/beaker)There are 14 stations that do not require suppl
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, Measurement, Science
Density Lab: Two Floating & Sinking Activities or Experiments for Middle School
These two density labs give 6th, 7th, and 8th grade science students practice with density concepts and density's relationship with sinking and floating. Students apply density knowledge while using the scientific method and working with others to reach a common goal. For the first experiment they will need to create an aluminum foil structure that floats when placed in water. For the second experiment they will need to create an aluminum foil structure that sinks when placed in water. These two
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, Physical Science, Science
Science in a Bag: Floating Golfball and Density
Science in a Bag is a fun and engaging way to deliver science to your students. These neat little bags can be used for centers, take home science, science or STEM nights, or even sub plans. The materials for each kit are easy to access.
Each download includes:
• Directions
• Materials List
• Cover Sheet in color and black and white
• Activity Directions
• Activity Sheet
• Scientific Explanation of the Activity
• Picture of Assembled bag
The Floating Golf Ball is the ninth in the series and
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
Also included in: Science in a Bag Bundle 2
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
STEM Activity - Build a Boat that Floats
STEM Challenge – Build a Boat that Floats!Perfect for 3rd–6th Grade | Hands-On, Curriculum-Linked, High EngagementGet your students thinking like engineers with this fun and practical STEM challenge! In "Build a Boat that Floats", pupils use everyday materials to design, build, and test a boat that can float and carry weight. This resource encourages creativity, teamwork, critical thinking, and scientific investigation — all in one engaging lesson! ✅ What’s Included: Task Card – Perfect for
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physics
Also included in: BUNDLE: STEM Tasks
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
STEM Easter Egg Science- Sink or Float?
Use this worksheet during your STEM experiment! Students will take random items and place them in the egg, and then predict whether it will sink or float--- they can do many trials with this worksheet!!!
PreK - 6th
Basic Principles, Science
Can You Make an Egg Float? Science Lab Packet
A FREE science lab packet testing the question, Can you make an egg float? Uses water and salt to make an egg float. There is an extension sheet to try other mixtures!
4th - 6th
Basic Principles, Science
Density Float or Sink? Lab: Printable
In this activity, students will … • Practice measuring mass and volume • Calculate the density of an object • Use an object’s density to predict whether it will float or sink • Test whether their prediction is correct I use this lab activity with a density cube set, but it can be used with whatever objects you choose.
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Density: Float or Sink? Lab (Digital)
This product is a digital version of my Density Float or Sink Lab. It can easily be uploaded to Google Classroom and assigned to students. In this activity, students will … • Practice measuring mass and volume • Calculate the density of an object • Use an object’s density to predict whether it will float or sink • Test whether their prediction is correct I use this lab activity with a density cube set, but it can be used with whatever objects you choose.
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, General Science, Other (Science)
Sink or Float in Fresh & Salt Water
This observation will allow students to explore buoyancy properties of matter in fresh and salt water.
PreK - 6th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
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
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