Student Page 1.1: Floating Puzzles
Directions:
Observations: Make observations about the puzzle on your table. Watch what is happening and write everything
you see.
Questions:
After completing your observations, write down 2-3 questions about the puzzles you have
observed. Base your questions on your observations.
Observations
Questions
1)
Puzzle #1
Cubes
2)
3)
1)
Puzzle #2
Vials
2)
3)
1)
Puzzle #3
Soda Cans
2)
3)
R.E.A.P.S. Questions
R What pair of floating/sinking objects were you most curious about?
E What other floating/sinking objects have you observed in your everyday life?
A What measurements did you find your self looking at in all three of the puzzles?
P What do you think is important to notice to predict if something will float or not?
S What did you think about today that you had not thought about before?