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What Are You Sinking?

Lesson 1: What Are You Sinking?

Kick things off with a thought-provoking demonstration involving an orange and a container of water. Then, help your students explore the science of sinking (and floating) in a fun and fascinating way!.

Teacher TipWant a one-minute video that explains this phenomenon clearly? Check this out! Then, consider taking your investigation to the next level by trying it again, but using salt water!

Awesome…it’s what you do!!!

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