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Floating Eggs
Objective
To teach students about density by showing that denser salt water will make an egg float.
Project Details
Grade Level
2nd-GradeBook
Physical Science Book OverviewUnit
Matter Unit OverviewModule
Observing Matter Lesson ModuleMaterials
- Salt
- 2 clear containers
- Measuring spoons
- Stirring spoon
- Water
- 2 raw eggs
Research Questions:
- Does an egg float better in freshwater or saltwater?
Experimental Procedure:
- To begin your floating eggs experiment, fill your two containers with water. Make sure the amounts are equal.
- Use the measuring spoons to pour seven tablespoons of salt in the first container of water. Do not put any salt in the second container.
- Stir the container of water until the salt is completely dissolved. This may take a couple of minutes.
- Gently place one raw egg in each container.
- Watch the eggs for a few seconds. What happens?
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