Y5 Floating and Sinking

Pupils learn about the forces of gravity and upthrust. They learn that gravity is the force that pulls thing to earth and upthrust is a force that resists this. They learn that water can produce upthrust and when the force of gravity and the upthrust are equal objects on water can float.

Learning Objectives:

  • PoS - identify the effects of air resistance, water resistance and friction, that act between moving surfaces
  • WS - pupils should take measurements, using a range of scientific equipment, with increasing accuracy and precision

This resource is available in the below packages.

Sigma Science – Year 5

Sigma Science KS2

Sigma Science - Year 3 Sigma Science - Year 4 Sigma Science - Year 5 Sigma Science - Year 6

Sigma Science KS2 Complete

Sigma Science Assessment KS2 Sigma Science - Year 3 Sigma Science - Year 4 Sigma Science - Year 5 Sigma Science - Year 6

Sigma Science KS1 & KS2 Complete

Sigma Science - Year 1 Sigma Science - Year 2 Sigma Science - Year 3 Sigma Science - Year 4 Sigma Science - Year 5 Sigma Science - Year 6 Sigma Science Assessment KS1 Sigma Science Assessment KS2