Working in small groups, they measured the mass of various objects before carefully submerging each one in water to see how much liquid was displaced. This provided a clear and visual way to calculate density.

Using eureka cans, the students observed Archimedes’ famous principle in action (Archimedes was a Greek mathematician, physicist, and inventor) and witnessed first-hand how water displacement reveals an object’s volume. There were a few near misses with spillages, but teamwork and precision prevailed!

The practical not only strengthened students’ understanding of key scientific concepts but also encouraged curiosity, problem-solving, and careful experimental technique. Activities like this help students appreciate the real-world relevance of science — and who knows, perhaps we’ve inspired a few budding physicists to follow in Archimedes’ footsteps and make discoveries of their own in the future.