My name is Veronica and I am currently teaching in SET
I would use the following inquiry based activity in the classroom-Floating and sinking
Engage: Present the children with a wide range of materials.
Pose various questions to the children such as “ Do you think this plastic will float or sink?” Materials: Container of water
Various objects (wooden block, plastic toy, metal spoon, rubber ball, foam ball)
Notebook or chart paper
Pencil or markers
Wondering- The children will brainstorm ideas on what makes an object float or sink. Exploring- Allow the children to go through the items and try classify objects according to whether they float or sink Investigate: Starter question-why do some things float and why do some things sink? Prediction-Do you think the items will float or sink-record your predictions on worksheet
Have children predict whether each object will sink or float based on its characteristics.
Fill the container with water and invite children to take turns placing objects in it.
Record observations in notebooks or on chart paper.
Facilitate a discussion on similarities between sinking and floating objects.
Summarize and encourage reflection.