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Float or Sink Investigation

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Float or Sink Investigation

Float or Sink Investigation

Objects floating and sinking in water

🔮 Part 1: Make Your Predictions

Before we test, predict what will happen! Circle FLOAT or SINK for each object.

1. Cork

FLOAT

SINK

2. Metal coin

FLOAT

SINK

3. Plastic toy

FLOAT

SINK

4. Stone

FLOAT

SINK

5. Sponge

FLOAT

SINK

🧪 Part 2: Test and Record Results

Now test each object in water! Circle what actually happened.

1. Cork - What happened?

FLOATED

SANK

2. Metal coin - What happened?

FLOATED

SANK

3. Plastic toy - What happened?

FLOATED

SANK

4. Stone - What happened?

FLOATED

SANK

5. Sponge - What happened?

FLOATED

SANK

📝 Part 3: Describe the Objects

Tick all the words that describe each object:

6. The cork feels:

Light

Heavy

Smooth

Rough

7. The metal coin feels:

Light

Heavy

Smooth

Rough

8. The stone feels:

Light

Heavy

Smooth

Rough

🤔 Part 4: Think About It

9. Complete the sentence:

I think the _____________ floats because it is _____________.

10. Complete the sentence:

I think the _____________ sinks because it is _____________.

11. Which result surprised you the most? Why?
12. Draw your favourite floating object and your favourite sinking object:

🌊 Part 5: Te Reo Māori Vocabulary

Match the English words with the te reo Māori words:

1. Water
2. Float
3. Sink
A. Kereru
B. Wai
C. Tōrere
13. What is your favourite thing to do with water (wai)?

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