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Lesson 63 of 84 ยท Mixing Things Together

Experiment

What Sinks? What Floats? (Part 3)

What You'll Learn

Wood floats in water, but a rock sinks. Heavy things often sink.

Key Words

  • liquid
  • water
  • ice

Materials Needed

  • food coloring
  • plastic bottles
  • balloons
  • measuring cups
  • paper towels
  • thermometer

Safety First

  • Keep small objects away from young children.

Steps

Step 1 โ€” Read

Can you name the things in the picture?

Step 2 โ€” Do

Touch ice and watch it change. What happens when it gets warm?

Step 3 โ€” Observe

Use your eyes, ears, and hands to explore. What do you notice?

Step 4 โ€” Record

Color a picture to show what happened.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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What happens when ice gets warm?

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