EYFS: Understanding the World, Why Do Boats Float and Stones Sink? Unit of Work

Taken from BUILDING BLOCKS. Building Blocks is a modular series of resources offering Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) practitioners a source of fresh, fun, adaptable activities linked to inspirational, child-centred themes, and providing comprehensive coverage of the different aspects of the Early Learning Goals.

Topic: Why do boats float while stones sink?
Includes: Activity ideas
Activity sheet: Spot the boat
Hints for home,
Pupil profile sheets
Progression towards Key Stage 1
Resources

Topic coverage ■ Making observations and explaining why some things occur; ■ Carrying out simple experiments, using objects of different size, weight, shape and material; ■ Applying skills and knowledge to the world around them – what we can see on lakes, rivers and oceans, and what can be found in the sea

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