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In this physics activity, learners will explore the concept of buoyancy, especially as it relates to density. They will experiment with different materials while participating in a design challenge in which they take three film canisters and try to get them to float, sink, and - most challenging of all - hover in the middle of a tank of water.
- 5 to 10 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- $1 - $5 per group of students
- Ages 6 - 11
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- 3 Film Canisters
- Water
- Bin (or aquarium) big enough to submerge the canisters
- Weights to make film canisters sink
- Styrofoam or similar buoyant material
Subjects
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Life Sciences
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Human Body
- Health and Nutrition
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Human Body
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Physical Sciences
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States of Matter
- Liquids
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Structure and Properties of Matter
- Mass and Weight
- Volume and Density
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States of Matter
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities