Sink or Float: Exploring Object Behavior in Water

Sink or Float: Exploring Object Behavior in Water

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics, Science, Other

1st - 3rd Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video tutorial introduces the concept of sinking and floating by demonstrating with various objects. It begins with an explanation of the materials used and proceeds to test different objects to see if they sink or float. The tutorial encourages viewers to try the experiment themselves with different objects and materials, highlighting the importance of air and material composition in determining whether an object sinks or floats.

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9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the two groups used to classify objects in the sink and float experiment?

Wet and Dry

Big and Small

Heavy and Light

Sinking and Floating

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to the basketball when placed in water?

It dissolves

It breaks

It floats

It sinks

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the plastic panda sink in water?

It is too light

It is made of plastic

It is too heavy

It is made of metal

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the outcome when the phone number is placed in water?

It changes color

It dissolves

It floats

It sinks

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What causes the empty glass bottle to float?

It is very light

It has air inside

It is filled with water

It is made of plastic

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to the plastic stone when placed in water?

It changes color

It floats

It sinks

It dissolves

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result when the wooden spoon is placed in water?

It changes color

It sinks

It dissolves

It floats

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to the metal pin when placed in water?

It floats

It sinks

It dissolves

It changes color

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the teacher suggest doing after finishing the activity?

Dry the objects

Stop the experiment

Repeat the experiment with other objects

Throw away the objects