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This activity is a take home activity that student can do at home and then report the results at school.

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Will it Float?

Content

KCCT SCE-1.1.1 - Objects have many observable properties such as size, mass, shape, color, temperature, magnetism, and the ability to react to other substances. Some properties can be measured b y using tools such as metric rulers, balances, and thermometers.
KCCT SCE-1.1.2 - Object may be made of one or more materials such as paper, wood, and metal. Objects can be described by the properties of the materials from which they are made. Those properties can be used to separate or classify objects or materials.

Objectives

The student will predict which objects will float and record predictions on record sheet.
The student will experiment to find out which objects will sink and which will float and record results on record sheet.

Essential Question

Which objects will float?

Assessment

A four point scoring guide will be used in assessment of activity.

4	The student made accurate predictions on the record sheet and recorded accurate results of the experiment on the record sheet.
3	The student made predictions on the record sheet and recorded results of experiment on record sheet.
2	The student made some predictions on the record sheet and recorded some results of experiment on record sheet.
1	The student did not make predictions or did not record results from experiment on record sheet.

Which objects will float?

Materials Included

Bowl or Tub
Water

Materials Needed

Cork
Marble
Paper clips
Golf Ball
Twig
Plastic Spoon
Rock
Pencil
Recording Sheet

Instructions

Take all objects out of sack.

Make a prediction of which objects will float when placed in water.

Record in "What I Predict Will Happen" section of chart by placing a x on the object if you think it will sink or a circle around the item if you think it will float.

Perform experiment by placing objects into water to test predictions

Record results in "What Really Happened" section of chart by placing a x on the object if it sank or a circle around the item if it floated.

Return objects back to the bag along with completed record sheet with your name on it.

Return kit and sheet back to teacher.