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Floating or Sinking: The Basics of Buoyancy

teach the basics of buoyancy

This lesson introduces the concept of buoyancy with a quick experiment. Students will predict and test whether various objects will float or sink in water, helping them understand the principles of buoyancy in a hands-on way.

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Step 1

Introduction to Buoyancy

3 minutes

Step 2

Making Predictions

3 minutes

Step 3

Conducting the Experiment

5 minutes

Step 4

Discussing Results

4 minutes

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Floating or Sinking: The Basics of Buoyancy

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Bryce Bjork

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