Sink or Float?

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Students learn the concept of buoyancy. In a series of demonstrations, students will make a guess about whether they think an item will sink or float. The items are dropped into a fish tank, and the results are charted. Part of the "Everyday Science for Preschoolers" series.

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Runtime: 2 minutes

Topic: Mathematics, Science
Subtopic: Mathematics, Physics, Science Experiments
Grade/Interest Level: Ps - 3
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Release Year: 2015
Producer/Distributor: PBS Learning Media
Series: Everyday Science for Preschoolers

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