{"id":16084,"date":"2020-03-05T19:40:19","date_gmt":"2020-03-06T03:40:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pasadena-library.net\/kids\/?p=16084"},"modified":"2020-03-09T19:15:56","modified_gmt":"2020-03-10T02:15:56","slug":"bouyancy-what-sinks-what-floats-preschool-steam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pasadena-library.net\/kids\/2020\/bouyancy-what-sinks-what-floats-preschool-steam\/","title":{"rendered":"Bouyancy ~ What sinks? What Floats? – Preschool STEAM"},"content":{"rendered":"

Preschool STEAM (for children ages 2-6) is all about\u00a0having fun with science, technology,\u00a0math and art!\u00a0 There is no right or wrong way for children to experiment \u2013 the fun and learning comes from the doing!\u00a0 Early childhood research shows us that little hands and minds learn best when at play.<\/p>\n

For our February STEAM adventure, we explored buoyancy and density!<\/p>\n

Supplies Needed<\/h4>\n

Kiddie pools or pails\/containers filled with water<\/p>\n

Various objects that either float or sink in water<\/p>\n

Aluminum wrap<\/p>\n

Pennies<\/p>\n

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THE SCIENCE BEHIND IT<\/h4>\n

Buoyancy & Density<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Whether an object sinks or floats depends on its density. Everything is made of molecules. Molecules are tiny particles that can only be seen with a microscope<\/a>. Some objects have molecules that are packed closely together. Others have molecules that are packed more loosely. This is density. Objects with tightly packed molecules are denser and sink. A paper clip or a penny is dense. Objects with more loosely packed molecules are less dense and float. Wood, cork or sponges float.\u00a0 Easy Science for Kids<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n