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Dive into a STEM instructional activity! Scholars learn about positive and negative buoyancy and how they relate to concepts of density and pressure. They design a device that can dive into water to pick up an object.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have learners create a poster illustrating different concepts of buoyancy
Classroom Considerations
- Be sure to preview the resource for age appropriateness as some concepts may be beyond grade level
- Access to a sink or other water source is necessary for the activity
Pros
- Pupils will appreciate hands-on nature of activity
- Provides links to videos and websites for further information
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- No student worksheets
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