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Floating and sinking

Predict and test whether objects float or sink in water, beginning to explain why.

What you'll learn

  1. 1

    Fill a big tub of water. Drop a toy boat in — it floats! 🚤

  2. 2

    Does a stone float or sink? 🪨

  3. 3

    Tap the objects that float. 🎈

  4. 4

    Let's test a cork. 🍾

  5. 5

    What does a feather do in water? 🪶

  6. 6

    Sort these: float or sink? 🧽🪙🧊

  7. 7

    A heavy rock will sink. Is that right? 🪨

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