Introduction
Welcome: Sink or Float
Description: We have been asked to test out some different items. They need to know what items will sink and what items will float. They are working on creating a new boat and they need our help. They need all items on this boat to float.
Grade Level: Pre-k - K
Curriculum: Science
Keywords: Sink and Float
Author(s): Kelly Crabtree
Task
Students, in this assignment you will work in groups of 2. You will identify 5 items that will sink and 5 items that will float. You will also learn about why things sink and why things float. You will use what you learn to help our friends know what to put on their boat.
Process
Process
First- You will watch these 2 videos on sink and float. Watch them carefully, pay close attention and draw pictures or write what you see under the sink or float column. Remember you are looking for 5 things that float and 5 things that sink.
Process
First- You will watch these 2 videos on pollution and recycling. Watch them carefully, pay close attention and take notes on a separate sheet of paper. Remember you are looking for 3 facts and looking for ideas on how to recycle.
Float or Sink - Why do things float- Why do things sink- Lesson for kids - YouTube
Second- you will click on the following link. Watch the video and answer these two questions. Why do things sink? Why do things float?
Float or Sink : Why do things float? Why do things sink - Lesson for kids - Bing video
Third- You will now test the objects on the record sheet below. First make the predication if it will sink or if it will float? Then place the object in the water and see what happens. Please print this out and hand to me in class. Sink float record sheet (slideshare.net)
Lastly- Now that you know about sink and float we are ready to help our friends find what is best to put on their boat. Using this link, below to find your own 5 things that will float to put on their boat.
Sunny Days Sink or Float Worksheet by Little Learning Lane | TpT (teacherspayteachers.com)
Evaluation
Conclusion
Congratulations, you helped our friends find items to put on their boat that will float. This will be shared with others.
Very Proud of each one of you!