Float Your Boat Part IV

We know that objects with a heavier mass than water will sink… but is that the only reason? Watch and find out why the shape of an item is part of the reason objects float or sink.

Float Your Boat Part III

Use Play-Doh to explore why objects float or sink! ⛵️ This week we are changing the shape of our objects to see how it affects buoyancy. You’ll notice that mass, the quantity of matter in an object, is not the only factor that matters!

Float Your Boat Part I

Why do some objects lay smoothly on top of the water and some objects drop straight to the bottom? You might think that heavy objects sink and light objects float. This sounds right… until you think of large boats! 🛳

Constellations

If you liked our Knox Skies planetarium show, you’ll love this Daily Aha Moment. We’re bringing the night sky into your home! History tells us that humans have always looked in the sky and imagined animals, mythological creatures or people through the constellations....