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Floating Water 💧

Can you make water float upside down?

Tap to start!

🧪 What you need

  • Drinking glass (one per child)
  • Water
  • Food colouring
  • Scissors
  • Cardboard (thick)
  • Trays
  • Paper towels

⭐ Top Tip

A smooth piece of cardboard will create a good seal. It needs to be dry, not damp.

🔬 The Science

Air pressure pushes up on the cardboard harder than the water pulls down — so the water floats!

💡 What's in it for children?

Children will be amazed by science in action and will want to ask lots of questions, developing their communication skills.

🎯 Learning goals

🌍 The Natural World ✋ Fine Motor Skills 👂 Listening & Understanding 💬 Speaking 🧘 Self-Regulation 🌟 Managing Self
Solid = main focus · Outline = also touched on

🎬 Watch the activity

Video coming soon

📄 Instruction sheet