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Air & Water LabSafe10 minJunior ExplorerAges 5-9

Sink or Float Challenge

+10 science points on completion

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Dr. Beaker ยท Lab Chemist

Great choice, Junior Scientist! Today we're doing the "Sink or Float Challenge" experiment. Let me explain what we'll discover together. Objects float if they are less dense than water. Cork and leaves trap air, so they float. Metal coins are denser than water, so they sink!

๐Ÿงฐ Materials Needed

Bowl of water
Coin
Cork
Grape
Rubber band
Plastic spoon
Leaf

๐Ÿ“‹ Setup Instructions

Fill a bowl with water and gather your test objects.