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Which subject	Science
What topic	sink or float
What length (min)	30
What age group	Reception / Kindergarten
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Lesson Plan: Sink or Float

Subject: Science

Grade Level: Reception / Kindergarten

Duration: 30 minutes

Objectives

• Students will explore and understand the concepts of buoyancy.
• Students will learn to predict and observe whether objects sink or float in water.
• Students will develop observation and reasoning skills.

Materials Needed

• A large container or basin filled with water
• A variety of objects (e.g., a rock, a plastic bottle, a piece of wood, a sponge, a metal coin, a rubber ball, a leaf)
• A chart for predictions and observations
• Markers or crayons

Introduction (5 minutes)

1. Engage the students: Begin by asking students if they have ever seen something float in water. Show them a few examples of objects that float and sink.
2. Introduce the topic: Explain that today, they will be exploring the question, "What makes something sink or float?"

Activity Part 1: Introduction to Predictions (10 minutes)

1. Demonstration: Show an object (like a sponge) and ask students if they think it will sink or float. Record their predictions on the chart.
2. Encourage critical thinking: Ask students to explain why they believe the object will sink or float. For example, "Is it heavy or light?" or "What is it made of?"
3. Repeat with a few more objects: Continue this process with different objects, encouraging students to participate.

Activity Part 2: Sink or Float Experiment (10 minutes)

1. Conduct the experiment: One by one, have students drop the objects into the water container.
2. Observation: After each object is dropped, ask the students to describe what happened. Did it sink or float?
3. Record results: Mark the results on the chart next to each object.

Conclusion and Discussion (5 minutes)

1. Review findings: Go over the chart with the students. Ask questions such as, "What types of objects floated? What types sank?"
2. Discussion of concepts: Explain the concepts of density and buoyancy in simple terms. Highlight that heavier objects made of solid materials tend to sink, while lighter objects or those with more air (like the sponge) tend to float.
3. Wrap-up: Encourage students to think of other objects they might test for sink or float at home.

Assessment

• Observe student participation during predictions and discussions.
• Evaluate the accuracy of predictions made by the students based on their observations.

Extensions

• Home Experiment: Encourage students to have a sink or float day at home with their parents using household items.
• Art Activity: After the lesson, students can create a drawing of their favorite object from the lesson, labeling whether it sinks or floats.

Safety Considerations

• Ensure that the water container is stable and supervised at all times to prevent spills and accidents.
• Carefully handle any sharp or heavy objects that may be used during the lesson.

This lesson provides a hands-on, interactive approach to understanding fundamental scientific concepts while fostering curiosity and critical thinking in young learners.