Floating or Sinking The Science Behind Density and Buoyancy

Floating or Sinking The Science Behind Density and Buoyancy

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Physics, Biology

2nd - 3rd Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video explores why some objects float while others sink. It introduces the concept of density and demonstrates an experiment using various objects like a stick, metal spoon, plastic spoon, and a penny. The experiment shows that objects denser than water sink, while those less dense float. The video encourages viewers to try the experiment at home and share their results.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main question the video aims to explore?

How to make a toy boat?

Why do some objects sink while others float?

How to build a pond?

What are the different types of water bodies?

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which objects were chosen for the experiment?

A rock, a leaf, and a plastic cup

A penny, a stick, and two spoons

A feather, a coin, and a glass

A ball, a paper, and a metal rod

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the prediction for the metal spoon?

It will dissolve

It will sink

It will change color

It will float

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which object was predicted to float but actually sank?

The plastic spoon

The metal spoon

The stick

The penny

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the key factor that determines whether an object sinks or floats?

Color

Density

Shape

Size

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How are particles described in the explanation of density?

As tiny invisible dots

As marbles on a table

As water droplets

As grains of sand

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens if an object is more dense than water?

It will float

It will sink

It will dissolve

It will evaporate

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