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Floating & Sinking

How much of an iceberg is on top of water?

How much of an iceberg is on top of water?

In this hands on activity find out just how much of an iceberg is below the surface. It might surprise you!

How do scuba divers sink?

How do scuba divers sink?

It’s not easy to dive deep underwater. How do divers get down deep? Learn how scuba divers manipulate density to move up and down in this hands on activity.

Paddleboat on the Fraser River, BC

How can we make a paddle boat?

Make and test a model paddle boat and learn about potential and kinetic energy.

Sunken boat

Design & Build a Floating Device

Students work collaboratively to design and build a floating device.

Container ship in St. John’s harbor, Newfoundland, Canada

Why do Ships Float?

Have you ever been on a ship and wondered how you’re staying afloat? The answer is buoyancy!