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In this quick activity, learners observe how the added sugar in a can of soda affects its density and thus, its ability to float in water.

Learners carefully pour vegetable oil, water, and corn syrup in any order into a cup and discover that regardless of the order they are poured, the liquids arrange themselves in layers the same way.

In this activity, learners measure the amount of carbon dioxide in a carbonated drink.

In this activity, learners investigate the movement of water into and out of a polymer. Learners test the diffusion of water through gummy bears, which are made of sugar and gelatin (a polymer).

In this activity related to Archimedes' Principle, learners use water displacement to compare the volume of an expanded gummy bear with a gummy bear in its original condition.

In this Cyberchase activity, have fun measuring volumes and enjoy a delicious shake.

In this activity, learners use two different techniques to estimate how many little things fit into one bigger thing.

Learners see that a can of regular cola sinks while a can of diet cola floats. As a demonstration, bubble wrap is taped to the can of regular cola to make it float.