Discover what happens when children become little scientists with this hands-on apple experiment! During this fun sink or float investigation, children will make predictions, test each part of an apple and record their observations as they discover which parts float and which parts sink.
This printable includes everything you need to guide the activity, including step-by-step teacher instructions, discussion prompts, a student recording sheet, safety reminders and an alternative preparation option to make the lesson even easier to set up. Children will test a whole apple, apple skin, an apple slice, the stem, the core and the seeds while practicing observation and early science skills.
Whether you’re exploring an apple theme, fall activities or introducing basic science concepts, this sink or float activity is an easy addition to your lesson plans. Using just a few everyday supplies, this apple experiment creates meaningful conversations, encourages curiosity and gives children a chance to make and test their own predictions.
What’s Included
- Step-by-step teacher instructions
- Student recording sheet
- Discussion prompts
- Safety tips
This sink or float apple experiment is perfect for preschool, Pre-K, kindergarten, homeschool, science centers, small groups or whole-class learning.
