Description
Floating & Sinking Soda Pop Cans Science Experiment | Density Lab Activity
Science Topic: Density
Why do some soda cans float while others sink? Let your students investigate this surprising question with this engaging Floating & Sinking Soda Pop Cans Science Experiment!
Students will test cans of regular and diet soda in water and make observations about whether each can floats or sinks. They’ll discover that even though the cans are the same size and shape, the liquids inside can have different densities, which affects whether the can floats or sinks.
Students Will Learn About
✔ Density
✔ Floating & Sinking
✔ Properties of Matter
✔ Mass and Volume
✔ How Density Affects Floating & Sinking
✔ Scientific Method skills
Students will learn that density describes how much matter is packed into a certain amount of space. They will compare the density of regular and diet soda and observe how those differences affect whether the cans float or sink in water.
Because the cans are the same size and shape, students can focus on the important question: What is different about what is inside the cans?
What’s Included?
Teacher Guide
- Complete lab directions
- Materials list
- Preparation tips
- Science explanation
- Example student worksheets
- Video tutorial link
Student Lab Worksheets
- Scientific method practice
- Hypothesis writing
- Observation recording
- Conclusion questions
- Reflection activities
- Science explanation page
- Three Worksheet Formats
- Full-page version
- Half-page horizontal version
- Half-page vertical version
Why Teachers Love These Lab Kits
⭐ Low Prep
⭐ Uses Inexpensive Materials
⭐ Hands-On Learning
⭐ Easy-to-Follow Directions
⭐ Engaging and Memorable
⭐ Classroom-Friendly
⭐ Saves Planning Time
⭐ Works for Whole Group, Small Groups, or Centers
Perfect For
- Density Units
- Properties of Matter
- Floating & Sinking Lessons
- Mass & Volume
- Physical Science
- STEM Activities
- Science Centers
- Scientific Method Practice
- Substitute Plans
- Early Finishers
- Homeschool Learning
Grade Levels
Recommended for Grades 1–3
Can easily be adapted for Kindergarten through Grade 5.
File Details
- PDF Digital Download
- Not Editable
- 32 Total Pages
- Student Lab Workbook – Full Sheet: 6 pages
- Student Lab Worksheet – Half Page Horizontal: 10 pages
- Student Lab Worksheet – Half Page Vertical: 8 pages
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