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Physics Aviary

Physics Aviary: Practice Problems: Percent Floating Challenge

For Students 9th - 10th
Students must figure out how much of a ball will be under a fluid when it is in equilibrium with its environment.
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Handout
University of California

University of California: Seawater Density & Salinity [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the properties of seawater and the variations depending on its location, e.g., near a shoreline, in an estuary, or as sea ice. Discusses the instruments scientists use to measure the density of water and explains other...
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: How to Find Volume With Water Displacement Method

For Students 4th - 8th
Tells the story of how Archimedes discovered the Archimedes Principle and his water displacement method for determining the volume and density of an object. Provides an explanation and several examples of how it is done.
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Interactive
Walter Fendt

Walter Fendt: Buoyant Force in Liquids

For Students 9th - 10th
An app that demonstrates the Law of Archimedes. This virtual experiment will show students that by changing the shape of the solid, the amount of liquid displaced will change.
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Interactive
Physics Aviary

Physics Aviary: Force Buoyancy Lab

For Students 9th - 10th
This lab was designed to have students test the relationships that affect the force buoyancy. Not all things they change will be factors. They can change mass of bottle, volume of bottle, fluid type and planet.
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Activity
Colorado State University

Little Shop of Physics: The Amazing Physics of Everyday Objects

For Students 3rd - 8th
Try out these experiments you can do with items you might already have around the house: "Two Ball Bounce," "Cartesian Diver," "Straw Flute," "Bernoulli Ball," and others. Two experiments, "Imploding Pop Can" and "Balloon in a Bottle,"...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Archimedes' Law

For Students 7th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Archimedes Law: displacement and buoyant force and why some objects float.
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Investigating Buoyancy, Density, and Fluid Principles: Make Mini Submarine

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lab, students will use the scientific method to design an experiment that explains how/why a submarine floats and sinks.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: What's the Matter: A Sinker or Floater?

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Learners will explore matter that sinks or floats when submerged in water and that matter is categorized as either a sinker or a floater. Students will work actively in small, cooperative learning groups as well as gather in a whole...
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Who Sank the Boat?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This activity teaches the concept of measurement using grams and ounces through a student-created experiment. The students will get to test their own scientific predictions by constructing a boat and trying to sink it. This activity...
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Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physics: Pressure and Force: Fluids Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
Review and study pressure and force in regards to fluids.
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Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Build a Rubber Band Paddle Boat

For Students 3rd - 5th
Build your own bathtub or pool toy from simple craft materials in this fun activity. You will build a rubber-band-powered boat that can zip across the surface of the water after you wind up the rubber band.
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Interactive
Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education, Stevens Institute of Technology

Stevens Institute of Technology: Buoyancy Simulation

For Students 9th - 10th
By choosing the mass, size, and time, students can experiment with whether the block floats or sinks in this simulation. Students have the option to display the forces and add a second block to the tank. Density is also shown to allow...
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Website
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Buoyancy Brainteasers: Balloon in Car Puzzler

For Students 3rd - 8th
This interactive brainteaser from the NOVA: "Voyage of Doom" Web site challenges you to explain the behavior of a helium-filled balloon in a moving car.
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Interactive
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Buoyancy Brainteasers: Boat in Pool Puzzler

For Students 3rd - 8th
This interactive brainteaser from the NOVA: "Voyage of Doom" Web site challenges you to figure out what happens to the water level when a rock is resting in a boat and when it is submerged in water.
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Handout
Wolfram Research

Wolfram Science World: Buoyancy Force

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a brief description and explanation of the buoyancy force. Content includes two formulas.
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Handout
University of Oregon

The University of Oregon: Specific Gravity

For Students 9th - 10th
Specific gravity and density are defined and explained.
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Activity
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Submarine Race Experiment

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Balance the force of gravity with the force of the expanding gasses created by mixing baking soda and vinegar. Create a soda bottle submarine that sinks to the bottom of the bathtub and then rises back to the surface.
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Handout
Other

Look d.com: Gas Bladder

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which is from LookD.com, provides information about the bony fish gas bladder. The information that is presented at this site is medium in length and interesting, making it worth checking out.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Ocean Activity Ideas

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Explore ocean habitats, learn about the extreme weather of the ocean and examine environmental threats to the ocean. Conduct experiments on buoyancy and osmosis, and research sailing and ocean-based industry.
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Article
How Stuff Works

How Stuff Works: How Helium Balloons Work

For Students 9th - 10th
This article explains how helium is able to keep balloons afloat in the air. Compares them to how hot air balloons work. Includes a video, and some activities to try for testing the principles being discussed.
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Website
Learn AP Physics

Learn Ap Physics: Physics B: Fluid Mechanics

For Students 9th - 10th
A site dedicated to help students prepare for the AP Physics B test. This specific site reviews fluid mechanics including hydrostatic pressure, buoyancy, Archimedes' principle, Bernoulli's equation, and fluid flow continuity. Site...
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Activity
Science is Fun

Science Is Fun: Dancing Raisins

For Students 4th - 8th
An experiment in buoyancy which involves making raisins float by using carbonated soda pop. Students then try the same test with other materials. Instructions for making one's own carbonated liquid are also provided.
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Activity
Science is Fun

Science Is Fun: The Cartesian Diver

For Students 3rd - 5th
A simple experiment in buoyancy where you discover how to make a packet of sauce or candy float or sink at will, and why you are able to do this.