Sink or Float?

This lesson helps students explore different objects that may sink or float. The teacher will begin the lesson with two candy bars. The students will be able to touch and feel the weight of the candy bars and make predictions on whether the candy will sink or float. After the teacher performs the investigation students will be broken up into groups of three to four and will look at ten different objects and predict if they will sink or float. The students will record their predictions. Fill out a table with there findings and write about why there predictions were correct or incorrect. By the end of the lesson students should understand what a prediction is. They should also understand that objects with more air float.
Resource ID#: 46785 Type: Lesson Plan
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General Information

Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 1
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, Interactive Whiteboard, LCD Projector, Overhead Projector, Assistive Technology, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: sink, float, prediction, science
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Student Center Activity
Instructional Design Framework(s): Learning Cycle (e.g., 5E)
Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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