Sink or Float?
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Learn MoreStudents 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.
Media Details
Runtime: 1 minutes 33 seconds
- Topic: Mathematics, Science
- Subtopic: Mathematics, Physics, Science Experiments
- Grade/Interest Level: Ps - 3
- Standards:
- Release Year: 2015
- Producer/Distributor: PBS Learning Media
- Series: Everyday Science for Preschoolers
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