Sink or Float: Year 1 Science Interactive Lesson & Everyday Materials Activities

Engage Year 1 pupils with this hands-on science investigation into which materials sink and which float. Aligned to the Year 1 National Curriculum for science, this resource explores the properties of everyday materials through a classic sink or float investigation.

Exploring sink or float with Our Year 1 Science Interactive Lesson & Materials Activities

The National Curriculum for Year 1 Science requires children to build secure understanding of sink or float through observation, investigation and enquiry. This resource provides engaging, classroom-ready activities that support every learner.

What’s Inside This sink or float Resource

• Interactive lesson slides introducing the sink or float concept
• Prediction activities — will it sink or float?
• Material testing and recording tasks
• Sorting activities by material outcome
• Comprehension questions, quiz slides and printable worksheet

Key Benefits for Students

• Develops scientific enquiry and prediction skills
• Builds vocabulary for material properties
• Engages pupils through hands-on investigation
• Introduces the concept of testing and recording results

Why Teachers Love It

• Curriculum-aligned to Year 1 everyday materials objectives
• Supports practical science investigation lessons
• Works alongside other materials resources
• Motivates scientific curiosity through exploration

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