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Sink or Float? - Experiment Plastic Egg Edition
Emily Goulden
Average rating:4.6Number of reviews:(43)
In this lesson, students will make predictions and observe which objects float inside plastic eggs and which objects cause the egg to sink.
Class experience
US Grade 1 - 4
In this course, students will experiment, predict, and observe which objects cause plastic eggs to sink. 1. We will use a variety of objects, such as pennies, puff balls, rocks, and decorative stones to test our experiment. We will place these objects, in varying numbers, inside the plastic eggs. We will label our eggs so we know what item is inside and how many of that item, this way we can compare which ones float and which ones sink . 2. Students will predict which items they think are...
Students will learn what makes an object sink or float. Students will engage in parts of the scientific method.
Elementary teaching assistant and substitute teacher for 3 years and counting.
Homework Offered
interactive google slides0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Kahoot! on the scientific methodGrades Offered
If the learner would like to set up and participate in the experiment at home: bucket of water, plastic eggs, marker/sharpie (to label eggs), items to put in the eggs such as puff balls, pennies, marbles, rocks, paper clips, magnets, etc.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Students will be asked to access Nearpod, Kahoot!, and YouTube in order to fully experience this course. They may require assistance in accessing these sources for the first time. An account may be required. A codes will be needed for both Nearpod and Kahoot, along with the creation of a "nickname". Nothing will be require to access videos on Canva. Most YouTube videos will be under the "kids" section of YouTube however some are not and will require an adult account to avoid the videos being blocked. Youtube and Canva videos, and Nearpod will be used via screen share. The google slides presentation will be a simple link to follow and download.
YouTube, Kahoot!, Google Slides, Nearpod, Canva
Average rating:4.6Number of reviews:(43)
Hi all! I am a Grand Canyon University graduate with a Bachelor's Degree in Educational Studies (with a focus on elementary and special education) and I'm currently earning Master's in education. During my education, I have completed hours of...
Group Class
$12
per classMeets once
30 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-11
3-6 learners per class
