Year 1 science · G.4 · Scientific practice
Float or sink
Some things float because they are light, others sink because they are heavy. Light things go on top; heavy things go under.
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Amara drops a piece of paper into water. Does it float or sink?
- It floats (right)
- It rolls up
- It sinks
Hana drops a toy boat made of plastic into water. What happens?
- It sinks
- It melts
- It floats (right)
Lena drops a wooden toy boat into water. What happens?
- It floats (right)
- It sinks
- It melts
Tip: Some things float because they are light, others sink because they are heavy. Light things go on top; heavy things go under.
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