Ten objects each get the question Will it float? on this 3-page kindergarten science sheet, with YES and NO to circle beside a small picture. The list runs from a rock, key and coin to an apple, a cork, a leaf and a beach ball. Page 2 has two boxes, one to draw something that sinks and one to draw something that floats, each with a line to write its name. It supports Common Core L.K.6, and the answer key marks every item YES or NO.
L.K.6
“Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts.”
Students answer ten questions with the words floats and sinks, and page 2 has them name one object that sinks and one that floats.
A ten-row table. Each row has a small picture, the object name with the question Will it float?, and YES and NO columns to circle. The objects are a rock, apple, key, cork, marble, leaf, metal spoon, plastic duck, coin and beach ball.
Two boxes headed Draw something that sinks and Draw something that floats. Under each box is a line after It is a for the name of the object.
Each answer as YES or NO with sinks or floats in brackets, and a note of objects to accept for the two drawings.
Hands-up first
Hold up each object and ask for a thumbs up or down before anyone circles. A shy student can commit to a vote without saying a word.
Test the apple
Save the apple and the plastic duck for a live test. Students often expect the apple to sink, so it gives the class something to talk about.
Center task
Page 2 works alone at a center or at home. Students can swap drawings and check that each object sits in the right box.
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