Sinking and Floating!
Observing and testing the way objects behave in water is serious play for preschoolers! This curriculum supports children’s development of science and engineering skills through sensory play, materials exploration and building challenges.
The science behind the activities includes experimenting with forces, like buoyancy, and investigating properties of materials, like density. Children can connect with concepts like these through their experiences in the classroom, at home, and out in the world!
Through this curriculum, children can:
Observe and compare materials by using their senses
Investigate how an object’s properties affects whether it sinks or floats
Experiment with different conditions to observe when an object sinks or floats
Practice problem-solving skills
Sinking and Floating Activities
