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Lesson 59 of 84 · Forces
ExperimentFloating Boats (Part 2)
What You'll Learn
Boats float on water. They are shaped so they do not sink!
Key Words
- move
- still
Materials Needed
- paper clips
- rubber bands
- blocks
- spring scale
Safety First
- Handle glass items carefully to avoid breakage.
- Do not mix unknown chemicals together.
- Tie back long hair before starting the experiment.
Steps
Step 1 — Read
Read and learn: Boats float on water. They are shaped so they do not sink!
Step 2 — Do
Follow along with the activity. Take your time!
Step 3 — Observe
Did anything change? Point to what is different.
Step 4 — Record
Point to the things you used in the activity.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3Does a ramp help move things?