Introduction
Welcome to my WebQuest!
In this WebQuest, we'll explore the fascinating world of sink or float. In this interactive adventure, we'll discover which objects sink or float in water. Get ready to predict, experiment, and learn about the amazing properties of different materials.
Task
Activity Title: Design and Test: Paper boat and playdough ball.
Objectives: Students will design, create, and test a paper boat and a playdough ball to determine whether they sink or float in water.
Task:
1. Paper boat: design or create a paper boat using folded paper. Predicts whether it sinks or floats.
2. Playdough Ball: Create a ball using playdough. Predicts whether it will sink or float.
3. Testing Time: Gently place both playdough ball and paper boat into a container of water.
4. Reflection: compare your predictions with the actual results. Explain why you think each object sank or floated.
Process
Step 1: Watch and Learn
- Children will watch the video about sinking and floating.
Step 2: Create Your Objects
Children will Create two objects to test their predictions!
Floating boat
- Watch as your teacher makes a paper boat and explains each step.
- Follow along with your teacher's guidance to create your own paper boat.
- Ask questions and get help from your teacher as needed.
- Make a prediction: Do you think your paper boat will sink or float? Why do you think that?
Sinking ball
- Watch as your teacher makes a playdough ball and explains each step.
- Follow along with your teacher's guidance to create your own playdough ball
- Ask questions and get help from your teacher as needed.
- Make a prediction: Do you think your playdough ball will sink or float? Why do you think that?
Step 3: Test Your Objects
- The teacher will fill a container with water
- The teacher will tell children to gently place their boat in the water and observe what happens
- The teacher will tell children to gently place their ball in the water and observe what happens
Step 4: Reflection
- Students will now compare their predictions with the actual results. Explain why you think each object sank or floated.
Evaluation
| Criteria | Mastery | Near-Mastery | Non- Mastery | Score |
| Creativity | Design innovative and original paper boats and playdough ball | creates objects with some unique feathers | Creates objects that lack originally | 5 |
| Critical Thinking Skills | Accurately predicts sink or float outcomes, and explains reasons | Mostly accurate predictions, but may lack clear explanations. | Inconsistent or inaccurate predictions. | 5 |
| Engagement | Actively participates in discussions and shares ideas. | shows good engagement, but may have occasional lapse es in attention. | Rarely participates in discussions or shares ideas. | 5 |
| Total | 15 |
Conclusion
Congratulations! You've completed the Sink and Float WebQuest!
In this WebQuest, you learned about the concepts of sink and float and why objects sink or float. You explored real-life scenarios designed and conducted experiments and applied your knowledge to predict the behavior of various objects.
Credits
Sink or Float Song
Sink or Float introduction
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dyCe1GPagE&t=52s
Video tutorial on making a paper boat
Video tutorial on making a playdough ball
Sink and float concept video
https://youtu.be/astwv4c_iP0?t=31
Teacher Page
Welcome, young explorers!
Age group: 5 years old
Activity Title: Fun with Sink and Float
Learning Objectives:
- Understanding the basic concept of sink and float
- Make predictions based on observations
- Develop critical thinking skills through experimentation.
Activity Description:
Today, we're going to have fun with science! We'll be learning about sink and float and, predicting whether different objects will sink or float in water. You'll get to create your own paper boat and playdough ball and test its buoyancy, and then record your observations.
Working in Groups
Children will be put in groups to work together, share ideas, and learn from each other.
Additional Resources:
- Watch a video on sink and float https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opu0gbrEzMs
- Play an interactive sink-and-float game https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8hCDweCxjw
- Download a printable sink and float worksheet https://i.pinimg.com/736x/0d/50/37/0d50372a2792ece02c926256cc3c7777.jpg
