Grade 3 Field Trip

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 We are looking for experienced teachers to join our part-time staff.
Please E-mail or call us (410-222-1625) if you know an experienced teacher who might be interested in a part-time position.



The Physics of Floating


"We always need more time. My students love the live room, the taxidermy room, & all the exhibits in the hallway as well! Learning about oysters & the animals in the oyster reef help children to understand the importance of oysters in the Chesapeake Bay. Actually learning about the parts of an oyster & the function of each structure is very eye opening to our children. They also loved the addition of the microscopes to look at organisms in the water."
West Annapolis Elementary 3/27/07
Field Trip Activities: Children use the scientific method to complete experiments
  • Can soap float? Students use triple beam balances and rulers to measure mass and dimensions. They record their data in metric units.
  • Building a better boat: Students consider how the shape of the boat affects how much mass it can bear.
  • And one of the following four experiments:
    • Do liquids float? Which ones?
    • How much salt does it take to make a carrot slice float?
    • Do heavy things always sink?
    • Are balls that are the same size equally buoyant?

Connection to Science Curriculum

  • Quarter 1-Physics-Mechanics
  • Quarter 2-Chemistry-Structure of Matter, Scientific Method

Special Instructions: None
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