This week the children helped read the wordless book Float by Daniel Miyares. We made our own aluminum boats, discussed how they were similar and different, and then tested them out in the water to see which floated.
In the water tray we explored many different objects which could either “float on top” of the water or “sink to the bottom.” First we made a prediction, then observed what happened and then discussed why we think it happened.
In the Science Center we also discovered which materials were waterproof or absorbent (soaked up the water). The children used their fine motor skills to squeeze pipettes to drop water on different materials including plastic, fabric, paper, aluminum and cotton balls.
Next week we will be discussing how water is important for all living things and how it helps us.