Tots: Sink or Float?

Little ones will discover the museum’s incredible 3,400 year old log boat, made from a single tree trunk! Have fun creating your own boats and experimenting with objects to see if they float or sink.

Scroll down to see the materials you will need. You can also download the activity sheet to accompany the film here.

Suitable for children 6 months to 3 years old, with their grown-ups.

This online session is free of charge, however, if you are able to consider making a donation, this will help us to continue to conserve our heritage and re-open our doors for future generations. All of your generous donations will be matched pound for pound by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Donate here.

View the activity film below, subtitles are available.

Click the image to download the activity sheet

Materials List

For this session, you will need:

• An object that can hold water (e.g. a washing up bowl, Tupperware, sink)

• An object to pour water (e.g. cup or jug)

• Selection of materials to test (e.g. tennis ball, wood, leaves, sponges etc.)

• Sink or float activity sheet or pen and paper to draw your own

• A smaller vessel to be a boat (e.g. Tupperware)