an activity for school-age:
Explore flotation by creating little boats out of apples.
before you begin:
Cut apples in half.
activity goals:
Learn how seeds travel Explore the concept of floating.
furthermore:
Ask children what they predict will happen. Will the apple sink or float? Begin a conversation about seeds and how seeds travel from one place to another.
Explore flotation by creating little boats out of apples.
before you begin:
Cut apples in half.
activity goals:
Learn how seeds travel Explore the concept of floating.
furthermore:
Ask children what they predict will happen. Will the apple sink or float? Begin a conversation about seeds and how seeds travel from one place to another.
let's get started
step 1
Begin by cutting out “sails” in different shapes and sizes. Use stamps to decorate them.
Begin by cutting out “sails” in different shapes and sizes. Use stamps to decorate them.
step 2
Cut little slits in each sail and slide the sail over a craft stick.
Cut little slits in each sail and slide the sail over a craft stick.
step 3
Insert the sail into the flat side of each apple.
Insert the sail into the flat side of each apple.
step 4
Fill a large, clear bin with water and place the apple boats in the water.
Fill a large, clear bin with water and place the apple boats in the water.
step 5
See if they sink or float!
See if they sink or float!