Float or Sink Food Experiment

• Framework: IPC
• Unit: Healthy Eating
• Learning area: Science

Objectives

• Make predictions about which foods float or sink
• Test hypotheses through hands-on experimentation
• Record and compare results

Materials

• Large clear container of water
• Various fruits and vegetables (apple, grape, carrot, orange, lemon)
• Prediction chart
• Towels

Assessment

Teacher observation of student's ability to make predictions and record experimental results.

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