Scientific Method Experiment with Boats - Sink and Float, Buoyancy and Capacity
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Students will follow the steps of the scientific method as they create tinfoil boats and learn about sink and float, buoyancy and capacity. This science experiment creates a hands on learning experience that is engaging and memorable for students!
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What is Included?
- Teacher Information
- Sample Schedule Ideas
- Materials List
- Whole Group Experiment
- Independent/Partner Experiment
- Experiment Results (the science behind the experiment)
- Experiment photos
- Graphing Examples
- Boat Building Tips
- Think About It! Discussion Questions
- Vocabulary List and Definitions
- Vocabulary Cards (color and black & white versions)
- Vocabulary Student Booklet
- Steps of the Scientific Method Poster
- Buoyancy Poster
- Buoyant Force Poster
- Archimedes' Principle Poster
- Lab Booklet (half page size)
- Lab Sheets (full page size)
- Data Collection
- Graphing Your Data
- Types of Data
- Types of Variables
- Written Response
- Steps of the Scientific Method Fill in the Blanks
- Answer Keys for Select Pages
Science Concepts Include:
- Steps of the Scientific Method
- Variables
- Sink and Float
- Buoyancy
- Capacity
- Archimedes' Principle
- Data Collection and Graphing
With this rsource you will be able to teach your students how to set up and conduct an experiment using the scientific method.
⭐ First you will lead a whole group experiment, where everyone follows the same question and hypothesis. This gives you a chance to model good scientific thinking and quality questioning and how to work through each step. By leading this group activity you are giving students everything they will need to be successful when they work independently.
⭐ Then, students will work on an independent or partner experiment. You will release some of the responsibility to the students as they plan and conduct a similar tinfoil boat experiment to test a different variable.
This would be a great homeschool resource as it does not require a group to conduct the activities.
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- Scientific Method and Candy Worms
- Scientific Method and Paper Airplanes
- Scientific Method and Toy Cars
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