Sinking and Floating Investigation
Explore the concepts of sinking and floating with this engaging worksheet for Grade 2 science students.
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Sinking and Floating Investigation
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. For activities, follow the instructions and record your observations.
1. What happens to an object that is less dense than water?
It sinks to the bottom.
It floats on top.
It dissolves in water.
It changes color.
2. A heavy rock will always sink in water.
True
False
3. An object that stays on top of the water is .
4. An object that goes to the bottom of the water is .
5. Name two objects you think would float and two objects you think would sink.
Float:
Sink:
Activity: Find a bowl of water and these items: a leaf, a coin, a small plastic toy, and a paperclip. Predict if each will sink or float, then test them and record your observations.
Object
My Prediction (Sink/Float)
Observation (Sank/Floated)
Leaf
Coin
Plastic Toy
Paperclip