Will this float or sink? – graphic organiser
Use this interactive graphic organiser to explore thinking about floating and sinking. Place each image where you think it belongs. This activity can be done individually, in pairs or as a whole class.
Will this float or sink? – graphic organiser
Floats
Sinks
Not sure
Unused items
- Pumice
- Rock
- Ping pong ball
- Golf ball
- Glass marble
- Paper ball
- Metal spoon
- Plastic spoon
- Toy car
- Ice cubes
- Chalk
- Modelling clay
Use this interactive to explore students’ experiences with items that float or sink, to engage with student thinking and discussion and to highlight potential alternative conceptions.
Place the image cards where you think they belong. You can move the cards from one place to another if you change your mind. Note: If the card has not changed to a blue background, check it is fully within a box. When you are ready, click the Check answers button to check your ideas, then click the Reset incorrect button to try again.
Use the DOWNLOAD EXERCISE button for a PDF of the diagram and image cards.
See the activity Will this float or sink? for additional support in using this interactive.
