The Floating Egg science experiment is a simple and fascinating STEM activity that teaches children about density and buoyancy using everyday household materials. By placing an egg in plain water and then adding salt to create a saltwater solution, children can observe how the egg changes from sinking to floating. This engaging experiment helps young learners understand how the density of a liquid affects whether an object sinks or floats, making science both fun and easy to grasp.
Ideal for classrooms, homeschool lessons, science fairs, and at-home learning, the Floating Egg experiment encourages children to make predictions, observe changes, and record their results like real scientists. It introduces important scientific concepts such as density, buoyancy, and solution concentration while developing observation and critical-thinking skills. Quick to set up and highly interactive, this classic science experiment is a perfect hands-on STEM activity that inspires curiosity and a love for scientific discovery.
Title
Floating Egg
Materials Required:
- Egg
- Water
- Salt
Steps:
- Place an egg in plain water.
- Add salt gradually until the egg floats.
Science Behind it:
Density and buoyancy.
Key Features of this Project Kit:
- Experiment Sheet
- Prediction Sheet
- Observation Sheet
- Result Sheet
- Reflection Sheet
Who is this Science Activity for?
- Students – Who are very interested and want to learn about Science.
- Teachers – Who are teaching about Science Experiments to the students.
- Parents – Who want to do simple Science Experiments with available materials at home.
👇 Download your Free PDF Project Kit below.
Printing Tips
- Print on A4 paper.
- Use high-quality paper.
- Use 100–120 gsm paper for better durability.
- Print unlimited copies for personal use.
- Works with most home and office printers.
- Best quality at 100% scale.
