Boats Upon the Sea (Buoyancy)
An educational song explaining the scientific concept of buoyancy through the example of boats floating on water
I see boats upon the sea, Floating there for us to see, Metal boats and wooden ones, Sailing in the water and the sun.
Why do some things float and some things sink? Buoyancy! Buoyancy! Take a long blink! Boats push down and water pushes back -- Watch them ride along the silver track!
Pour the water from your cup, Scoop it down and lift it up, Water's heavy, can't you tell? Pushing back can hold a shell!
Why do some things float and some things sink? Buoyancy! Buoyancy! Take a long blink! Boats push down and water pushes back -- Watch them ride along the silver track!
Drop a stone and watch it go, Sinking to the sand below, Put a boat upon the top, It will float and never drop!
Why do some things float and some things sink? Buoyancy! Buoyancy! Take a long blink! Boats push down and water pushes back -- Watch them ride along the silver track!
Boats are shaped to spread their weight, Wide and curved, the hull sits straight, Water pushes up with force, Keeping boats upon their course!
Why do some things float and some things sink? Buoyancy! Buoyancy! Take a long blink! Boats push down and water pushes back -- Watch them ride along the silver track!