Boats that Float - Part 1

With this scripted curriculum, group leaders teach students about density as they test what floats in their salty solution. Part 1 of 3.

Theme: Oceans

Activity Type: Science

Range: All Elementary

Part: 1 of 3

Length: 30 Minutes

Participant Ratio: 20:1

Location: Indoors

Messiness Level: 2 (messy)

Student Worksheet "Salty Solution" (included)

2 identical 16oz. clear plastic cups

10 magnifying glasses

rock salt

table salt

1 piece of potato or carrot

plastic spoon

paper plates

water

butcher paper

tape

marker

Boats that Float - Part 1 can be done independently of Parts 2 and 3.

Boats that Float - Part 1 can be done before or after Boats that Float - Part 2.

Boats That Float - Part 3 should be completed after Boats that Float - Parts 1 and 2, but can be done independently.