floating bodies

An introduction to density that explains how it determines whether objects float or sink and discusses how people use floating and sinking in their lives.

An introduction to the difference between floating and sinking.

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

TV's Don Herbert uses demonstrations and hands-on activities to teach scientific principles.

Presents an introduction to the concepts of sinking and floating, in simple text with illustrations, explaining how density and shape impact whether an object will sink or float.

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

Studies numerous items and whether they will float or 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.