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Sink and Float Fun

Sink or Float?

Day 90of 180
Week 18of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Explore how different objects interact with water

2

Create a simple boat that can float

3

Practice curiosity and problem-solving skills

📖 Scripture Connection

Genesis 1:10

“God called the dry land Earth, and the gathering together of the waters he called Seas. God saw that it was good.”

— Genesis 1:10 (WEB)

Celebrates God's creation of water and land, connecting to our exploration of how objects interact with water

📦 Materials Needed

  • Water table or large plastic tub
  • Towels
  • Various objects (plastic toys, corks, rocks, feathers)
  • Paper, aluminum foil
  • BibleMouse Science Exploration Journal
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recap yesterday's sink and float discoveries

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about objects in water yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

Explore boat-making and floating principles

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Some shapes help things float better
  • We can design boats that stay on top of water
  • God gave us creativity to solve problems
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What might make a good boat?
  • How can we help something float?
3Activity: Build a Floating Boat (6 min)
hands-on

Create boats from paper or aluminum foil and test them in water

📝 Instructions:
  1. Fold paper or aluminum foil into boat shape
  2. Gently place boat in water
  3. See how long it can float
  4. Try different designs
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps child fold boat

Challenge: Child experiments with multiple boat designs

4Closing (3 min)

Reflect on boat-building adventure

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did your boat do in the water?
  • Was it fun making boats?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore how we can change materials by tearing and cutting

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Children learn best through hands-on exploration

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Let child lead exploration
  • Ask open-ended questions
  • Celebrate attempts, not just successes
🤔 Common Struggles:

Frustration if boat doesn't float perfectly

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Curiosity, willingness to experiment

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Draw boats in BibleMouse Science Exploration Journal
  • Sing BibleMouse water-themed songs
  • Read children's book about boats from BibleMouse Read-Aloud Library

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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