Summary
A science demonstration that layers liquids like honey, water, and oil to show that some are heavier (denser) than others. Children observe the layers and describe what they notice about each liquid.
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
After watching “Comparing Density of Liquids” together:
- What happened when the liquids were poured into the same cup?
- Which liquid sank to the bottom? Which floated on top?
- How could you describe the different liquids?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: liquid, layer, float, sink, dense
Predict: will oil float or sink on water? Draw the layers you think you'd see, then tell why.