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Sink or Float Experiment

Sink or Float Experiment

2–5 years10–20 minSmall spaceTired-friendly

You'll need

Tub of waterVarious small household itemsTowel

#Steps

1Fill container with water
2Gather safe items to test
3Guess if each will sink or float
4Test and see what happens

Why it works

Scientific method in action - hypothesis, test, observe.

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