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Activity
PBS

Pbs: Buoyancy Basics

For Students 3rd - 8th
NOVA explores the basic principle of buoyancy. Also included at this site are some interesting brain-teasers related to the topic.
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Lesson Plan
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)

Smile: Density in Relation to Float and Sink

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students find the densities of objects based on sinking or floating in this activity that demonstrates Archimedes Principle.
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Lesson Plan
Michigan Reach Out

University of Michigan: Paper Clip Sailing

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Basic experiment that helps learners learn about surface tension.