hydrostatics

Explores why some objects float in water and others sink, providing ideas for simple demonstrations of related concepts.

Describes in simple terms why some things float and some sink.

Fun projects explain what floats and what sinks and why.

Describes the basic properties of materials, contrasting things that float and things that sink, and includes photographs, a picture glossary, and a quiz.

Offers a brief description of the science of floating and sinking.

Contains experiments that use readily available and inexpensive materials to teach students about how ships are made, what makes them float, and how they are used around the world.

A brief introduction to how and why different objects sink or float.

Provides instructions for projects involving rafts, paddle boats, and other objects that float.

Presents simple hands-on experiments that demonstrate why some objects float and others sink.