floating bodies

Discusses objects that float and objects that sink and explains why they do so.

Explains in simple terms the reason some objects float.

Oliver Wendell Iscovitch turns his new-found talent of floating when he holds his breath to a distinct advantage.

Presents simple activities and experiments that demonstrate buoyancy by observing why some things sink and others float in water.

An introduction to the science of water, using simple science experiments that show why things float or sink and how we use these properties of water for such things as designing boats and lifting objects out of water.

Mythbusters Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman investigate urban legends, including if a child be lifted off the ground by helium balloons and if ping pong balls can be used to raise a sunken ship.

Presents simple experiments and activities to demonstrate why some things float but others sink.

Text, pictures, and suggested experiments introduce the forces that determine whether an object floats or sinks.

While trying to cross a moat, Archimedes the Goat and Skinny the Hen learn why objects sink or float.

Explains to children why some objects float and some sink.