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Which subject	Science
What topic	Floating and sinking
What length (min)	30
What age group	Reception / Kindergarten
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan for Science: Floating and Sinking

Topic

Floating and Sinking

Objectives

To understand the concepts of floating and sinking.
To explore and observe which objects float and which sink in water.
To encourage inquiry-based learning and critical thinking.

Grade/Age Group

Reception / Kindergarten (Ages 4-5)

Subject

Science

Materials

Large clear container or tub filled with water
A variety of objects (both floating and sinking):
- Plastic bottle
- Metal spoon
- Wooden block
- Rubber ball
- Stone
- Paperclip
- Coin
Towels for spills
Science journals or drawing paper
Markers or crayons

Class Size

20 students

Duration

30 minutes

Alignment with National Curriculum

This lesson aligns with the Irish Primary Science Curriculum focusing on the Environment and the importance of experimentation and observation in building scientific understanding.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 mins	Introduce the lesson topic. Ask students what they think about floating and sinking. Show examples.
2	Demonstration	5 mins	Demonstrate an example of floating and sinking with a few objects (e.g., wooden block and spoon).
3	Group Activity	10 mins	Divide the class into small groups. Allow students to test various objects in water and record results.
4	Class Discussion	5 mins	Gather groups to discuss their findings. Ask guiding questions about why certain objects floated or sank.
5	Drawing Reflections	5 mins	Ask students to draw one object that floated and one object that sank in their science journals.
6	Conclusion	5 mins	Recap the key concepts of floating and sinking. Explain that they will observe more things in the next lesson.

Homework

Students are to take a small object from home and predict whether it will float or sink. Parents can assist students in testing this in water, but no presentations will be required in class. Students will simply write down their predictions and results in their science journals for review.

This lesson plan encourages hands-on learning and fosters a scientific perspective among young learners while adhering to the Irish Primary Science Curriculum standards.