Scottish Curriculum for Excellence Science - Science
Mission Objectives
Describe the principles of buoyancy and density
Design and carry out an investigation
Summarise findings from an investigation
Enquiry Skill - Recording data, results and findings
Using tables, a variety of graphs, labelled diagrams and models to record observations, measurements, results and findings.
Enquiry Approach - Comparative / fair testing
Conducting a test that controls all but one variable to answer a scientific question.
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Words and meanings to learn
balance
the even distribution of weight on a boat, which helps it stay level and stable in the water
displacement
the amount of water pushed aside by an object when it is placed in water; it helps determine buoyancy
stability
the ability of a boat to stay upright and not tip over; a stable boat can carry loads without capsizing
hull
the main body of a boat that sits in the water; its shape affects how well the boat floats and moves
load
the weight or cargo that a boat carries
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Resources: Marbles (or similar objects, all of the same mass), aluminium foil, a sink of water and the handout.
Core Handout (2): A space for the children to design their boats before conduncting their experiment.
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