🧪 Plan an Investigation 7: Does salt water or fresh water make an egg float?

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About this grade 1 & grade 2 worksheet

Free science investigation plan printable for Grades 1–2 (Does salt water or fresh water make an egg float?): plan and do an investigation: does salt water. Skill: Uses investigation to find information (second-grade readiness). Level: Grade 1 & Grade 2 — also suits Year 2 (UK).

For teachers: skills & standards

• NGSS 2-PS1-2: Test which materials have the properties best suited for a purpose
• NGSS K-2-ETS1-1: Ask questions, make observations and gather information to solve a problem
• Works as a morning-work page, a centre/station activity, homework or an early-finisher task.

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It is designed for Grade 1 & Grade 2 (ages 6–8), but use it with any child who is ready.

What skills does it build?

Uses investigation to find information (second-grade readiness).

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More “Plan an Investigation” printables (uses investigation to find information)

Plan an Investigation 1: Which paper towel soaks up the most water? · Plan an Investigation 2: Do plants grow better in sun or shade? · Plan an Investigation 3: Which ball bounces highest? · Plan an Investigation 4: Which melts faster: ice in sun or shade? · Plan an Investigation 5: What objects does a magnet attract? · Plan an Investigation 6: Which car goes farther down a ramp? · Plan an Investigation 8: Which material keeps ice frozen longest? · Plan an Investigation 9: Which seeds sprout fastest? · Plan an Investigation 10: Do heavier objects fall faster?

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