Sink or Float?
Little Experiments

Sink or Float?

A bowl of water and twenty things from around the house. Guess first, then test.

Time
20 min
Age
3–7 years
Energy
Calm
Where
At home

Guessing before testing is the heart of scientific thinking. Your child makes a hypothesis (“The key will sink because it’s heavy”) and then discovers surprises – like a big apple that floats and a tiny pebble that sinks.

The steps are in the app

Step-by-step instructions, tips and an easier and a harder version are waiting in the Hopsa app – along with 300 more ideas matched to your kids’ ages.

Coming soon to the App Store and Google Play

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