- I can determine if an object can float or sink in water
- I know that some “floaters” sit mostly above water and some sit mostly below water.
- I can make a floating object sink.
- I can determine if an object will float or sink in water.
- I know that some “floaters” sit mostly above water and some sit mostly below water.
- I can make a floating object sink.
- I can make a sinking object float.
- I can put materials together so they will float, carry a load, and be stable in water.
- I can alter a watercraft so that it can carry more cargo.
- I can alter a watercraft to increase stability in water.
- I can determine and explain which materials will be best in the construction of a watercraft.
- I can design a watercraft so it can be propelled through the water.
We've been working on boats in our classroom since Spring Break, and the students have highly enjoyed exploring how different materials float or sink in the water and have done some excellent problem-solving in our boat challenges. There is also quite a lot of excitement among some students who have been reading about the Titanic and discussing why it sunk! Because of our in-school field trip this upcoming week, we will be wrapping this unit up by the end of the month. In our unit on buoyancy and boats, students will work to achieve the following outcomes:
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Mrs. BarkerMrs. Barker is a grade three and literacy teacher at Millgrove School. She loves science and reading, and lives in a little brick house with Mr. Barker and her kids Jack and Ellie. Archive
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