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Sink or Float:  Exploring the Laws of Buoyancy Lesson PlanSink or Float:  Exploring the Laws of Buoyancy Lesson Plan
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Sink or Float: Exploring the Laws of Buoyancy

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Students explore the relationship between density and buoyancy. After watching a video explaining buoyancy, students discuss displacement and floating. Students have a raft building competition. Afterward, they conduct experiments to determine how a hot-air balloon floats. They write a paragraph summary explaining their findings.

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buoyancy, density

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buoyancy, density, science
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs

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