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Middle School Science Lab Practical - Ball and Ramp - Sink or Float - Microscope
Check out this must have lab practical mini unit that covers essential lab skills for middle school science. Includes slides and activities for calculating density to determine buoyancy, using a microscope, using a dichotomous key, and predicting force based on acceleration and mass. This engaging week long mini unit includes materials to review and assess middle school science lab skills. Can be used in 7th grade science or 8th grade science. This is a great end of the year review of impor
7th - 8th
Physical Science, Physics, Science
CCSS, NGSS
SL.8.1
, SL.8.1a
, SL.8.1b
+9
Sink or Float? Science Experiments – Grades 1–4 (10+ Pages)
PLEASE BE AWARE: TPT DOES NOT SHOW THE CORRECT FORMATTING IN THE PREVIEW! THE ACTUAL FILE IS FORMATTED MUCH MORE NICELY, with correct Fonts, Spacing and Size! If You Do Not Like The Product Once Bought, I will directly REFUND It. Sorry for the Inconvenience!This hands-on science pack introduces young learners (grades 1–4) to the fascinating topic of sinking and floating. With over 10 pages of simple experiments, kid-friendly explanations, observation sheets, and a review quiz, this resource sup
PreK - 4th
Physical Science, Physics
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
Density and Buoyancy Lab Station Activity | 7 Hands-on Activities | Floating
This fully editable Lab Station on Density and Buoyancy is meant to get your students out of their seats and engaged in the content. Each station not only offers a unique opportunity to test your students' knowledge (offer an opinion, answer questions based on a video or reading, draw, etc.), but also provides a fantastic learning opportunity where your kids are learning through assessment. ✅ Includes Word and PDF version for each file✅ 7 Unique Lab Stations: Includes hands-on activities, video
7th - 10th, Higher Education
Physical Science, Physics, Science
Will It Float? LAB
Description: Students will predict if objects will sink or float, then calculate their densities to analyze for trends in their values as compared to the results of the sink-float test.
California State Standard(s): SC.8.8.a. Students know density is mass per unit volume. SC.8.8.b. Students know how to calculate the density of substances (regular and irregular solids and liquids) from measurements of mass and volume. SC.8.8.d. Students know how to predict whether an object will float or s
7th - 9th
Physics
Lesson Plan Science All About Sink and Float.
Simple steps to meeting the Sink and Float Lesson Objectives. First proceed with the Whole Class Lecture Discussion with the Class students. Next allow for small groups to perform the Sink and Float Experiment. Each student notes down the observations and activity in their own individual composition book. Finally hand out the document sheet to each student to work at an individual level and note down their own individualized learning about the sink and float concept. Allow students the opportun
K - 6th
Basic Principles, Physics, Science
ESL Science - Floating ball Air pressure Worksheet.
This is the worksheet of the air package that i have used in my science day camps.
Student learn to make a ball float using a straw and a cone of paper, they also try the experiment with a hairdryer. the worksheet has instructions and some tasks to complete and should take them an hour or so to complete.
It simply describes air pressure and how it works, which could lead to geography and weather for more able or older learners.
there will be activities for language added in due course but just
4th - 6th
General Science, Physics
Sink or Float Experiment Table
This is a simple table for your students to fill in while doing a sink/float experiment. My class absolutely loved doing it. The students each chose an object from the classroom that they wanted to drop in the bucket of water. They them moved around the class and wrote down all the objects of theri classmates too. Next they predicted whether they thought the objects would sink or float, before one by one they dropped the objects in and recorded the results.
K - 2nd
Physics, Speaking & Listening
Lesson 14--The Weirdness of H2O
In this STEM/NGSS lesson, students observe a chunk of ice floating in water. They draw a particle model and predict whether the water level will rise, stay the same, or sink once the ice is melted. Students then explore 5 fragments of multimedia information to piece together the relationship between temperature and H2O volume and density as the sample cools. Students then revisit the phenomenon and attempt to explain why the water level did not change. A HW supplement is also available--see Less
7th - 12th
Chemistry, Physical Science, Physics
NGSS
MS-PS3-4
, MS-PS1-4
, MS-PS3-3
+1
Buoyancy 5E Lesson (Middle School Science)
This complete, ready-to-use Buoyancy 5E Lesson helps students understand why objects float, sink, or remain suspended through inquiry, modeling, and real-world application. Designed for middle school science, this resource is fully digital or printable, making it perfect for self-paced learning, substitutes, or interactive classrooms. Students explore buoyancy using visual phenomena, a PhET simulation, leveled reading, and project-based learning, then demonstrate understanding through multi
6th - 8th
General Science, Physics
NGSS
MS-PS2-2
TED Talk: The real story behind Archimedes’ Eureka!- Armand D’Angour
This high school physics resource explores Archimedes’ Principle and buoyancy through the story of the Syracusia. Students analyze displacement, floating, and real-world engineering applications. Includes • 20 discussion and comprehension questions • Analytical essay prompt • Structured essay with paragraph guidance and sentence starters • Classroom debate activity • Critical thinking discussion questions Grades: 8–12 | Print-and-go
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Engineering, Other (Science), Physics
Gravity Printable Worksheet Experiment with Extensions 6th 7th 8th Grade Physics
An easy reading for students to follow to help them understand that gravity is the force pulling objects together, keeping them from floating away. They learn that weight measures how much gravity pulls on an object, varying based on the strength of gravity on different planets. They learn that mass influences gravity's strength, with more massive objects exerting stronger pulls, and that each planet has its own gravity, affecting the weight of objects on its surface.The reading and workshee
6th - 8th
Physics, Science
Forces - 12 Task Cards on Pressure for Middle School Science
Twelve task cards on pressure in air and liquids. Required Knowledge Pressure = force/area;Units for pressure as N/m2 and Pascals;Upthrust and floating and sinking;The number air particles decrease with altitudeAtmospheric pressure decreases with altitude. Everyday applications of pressure. Some cards are more challenging than others and many cards have several related tasks with varying degrees of difficultly. Answers are provided on an animated PowerPoint with one slide per task card so
5th - 9th
General Science, Physics, Science
Density handout, examples and worksheet
Here is a nice summary of the main concepts of density, including calculations for D,m, and V, as well as conceptual examples of why objects float or sink. there is also some tie-in to sig figs in the calculations.
9th - 12th
Chemistry, Physical Science, Physics
Pressure in liquids
This fully resourced 2-hour lesson on Pressure in liquids is designed to help KS3 / Middle School students develop their understanding of how pressure in liquids causes floating, sinking, and force multiplication in hydraulics through clear explanations and engaging activities. This is the 2nd in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA KS3 3.1.4 Pressure topic and the Activate 2 (OUP) 1b: Forces, 1.4.2 Pressure in liquids lesson. The lesson includes all necessary resources, m
6th - 8th
Physics
Also included in: 1b Contact forces and pressure
Measurements and Density
This pack of notes covers the introductory topic of measurements, finding the volume of regular and irregular objects, along with he full coverage of the topic density, floating and sinking including exercises to practice the equation better.
6th - 9th
Basic Principles, Physical Science, Physics
CCSS
RST.6-8.2
, RST.6-8.3
, RST.6-8.4
+1
Density Lab Stations
In this activity Students engage in hands on learning to cover the following learning objectives: Lab Objectives- Calculate density by measuring volume and mass - Explain the relationship between density and floating objects - Find volume using the water displacement method - Use the density formula to solve for missing variables - Explain how density depend on the material , not the shape or mass of an object This Lab can be done before covering density as an EXPLORE activity or as an activity
9th - 11th
Chemistry, Physical Science, Physics
Physics (Science) Forces Revision Workbook
This resource is a Physics, forces revision workbook. The main areas covered in this work booklet are: Resultant forceWeightWork doneSpring constantHooke’s LawStretching a springMomentsGears & leversFloating & sinkingAir pressureDistance & displacementSpeedAccelerationTerminal velocityNewton’s LawsMomentsWithin the booklet are a range of different activities for students to work through to help them remember the content. Thanks for looking
7th - 10th
General Science, Physics, Science
Pressure in liquids Sub plan
This ready-to-use sub plan worksheet, adapted from my popular Pressure in liquids resource, is ideal for unexpected staff absences and allows KS3 / Middle School students to develop their understanding of how pressure in liquids causes floating, sinking, and force multiplication in hydraulics through clear explanations and engaging activities. Designed for independent learning, it minimises classroom disruption and requires minimal teacher input. With structured tasks, supportive materials, and
6th - 8th
Physics
Also included in: 1b Contact forces and Pressure Sub plans
Pressure in liquids Lesson bundle
This 3-in-1 lesson bundle provides everything you need to teach Pressure in liquids in the classroom, for cover teachers, and for students learning remotely. Pressure in liquids is designed to help KS3 / Middle School students develop their understanding of how pressure in liquids causes floating, sinking, and force multiplication in hydraulics; the bundle includes three convenient formats – all fully editable to fit your specific needs: Teacher-led lesson (PowerPoint Presentation): Engaging,
6th - 8th
Physics
Density Reading + Questions - Science Worksheet
In this printable, ready-to-use resource, students learn about the key concepts of density and buoyancy. They learn that density describes how much mass is packed into a given volume, influencing whether objects feel heavy or light for their size. They also learn that buoyancy is the upward force that allows objects to float in fluids, determined by the volume of fluid displaced by the object. The worksheet will help students understand why objects with lower density than the fluid will
6th - 9th
General Science, Physics, Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
BUNDLE: STEM Tasks
🧠 STEM Challenge Bundle – Build, Design & Create!Perfect for 3rd–6th Class | Hands-On | Creative | Curriculum-LinkedBring engineering to life in your classroom with this exciting STEM Challenge Bundle — featuring three engaging, hands-on activities that encourage students to think, plan, build, test, and improve like real engineers! This bundle includes: 🛶 Build a Boat that Floats🌀 Design a Marble Run🏗️ Create a Paper BridgeEach challenge promotes problem-solving, creativity, teamwork, a
2nd - 7th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physics
Forces-Pressure in Air & Liquids-Distance Learning & Homeschool-Middle School
This is an action-packed distance learning or home school lesson on air pressure and pressure in liquids. What’s CoveredThis fully resourced lesson includes an animated PowerPoint which:demonstrates use of the equation pressure = force/area;explains and gives examples of the relationship between pressure, force and area;specifies units for pressure as N/m2 and Pascals;explains the relationship between upthrust and floating and sinking;explains why number air particles decrease with altitudeex
5th - 9th
General Science, Physics, Science
Magnets & Mag-lev Trains | Science Reading Comprehension Passage & Questions
Studying magnets and maglev trains is crucial due to their wide-ranging impact on technology and transportation. Magnets are essential in applications like medical imaging and renewable energy, while maglev trains promise faster, smoother, and more eco-friendly travel by reducing friction with magnetic forces. Magnet and magnetic levitation research drives advances in infrastructure and materials science, offering innovative solutions for urban mobility and sustainability. Plus they are floating
7th - 10th
Informational Text, Physical Science, Physics
CCSS, NGSS
RST.6-8.2
, RST.6-8.4
, RST.9-10.2
+6
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