Sink or Float? A Home Science Experiment

Why do some things float while others sink? Explore this mystery by testing everyday objects in water—and discover how size, shape, and material make a difference! Watch the full episode, The Plastic Problem and How We Can Fix It.

Topics

  • plastic pollution
  • water displacement
  • object weight
  • buoyancy experiment
  • density experiment
  • fluid displacement
  • density exploration
  • buoyancy
  • material properties