Hands-on Activity
The Floating Egg
Summary
In this activity, students will investigate the densities of different fluids by observing whether hard-boiled eggs sink or float in the fluids. They will then use the principles of density to suspend a hard-boiled egg in the fluids.
Overview
Topic: Density
Real World Science Topics:
- An exploration of the densities of different liquids.
- An exploration of how objects float or sink in liquids of different densities.
Objective
Students will gain an understanding of the densities of salt water and freshwater. They will also observe how density affects whether objects will sink or float in a liquid.
Activity Difficulty Rating: 2
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