Which materials float and sink?
In this lesson, we will be investigating different materials and their properties. We will be exploring which materials float and which materials sink, then we will be making comparisons while looking at their properties. Do all hard materials sink? Do all soft materials float? If you would like to take part in the experiment you will need a coin or small metal object, a cotton ball or pad, stones, a pencil and a bowl of water. Otherwise, you can watch me conduct the experiment while observing the outcomes.
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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson
Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!
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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson
Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!
Video
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Worksheet
These slides will take you through some tasks for the lesson. If you need to re-play the video, click the ‘Resume Video’ icon. If you are asked to add answers to the slides, first download or print out the worksheet. Once you have finished all the tasks, click ‘Next’ below.
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Which materials float and sink?
Well done for working so hard today. Let's see how much you have learnt!
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Which materials float and sink?
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Lesson summary: Which materials float and sink?
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