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Building with a Variety of Materials - Lesson 7 | Buoyant Boats
Building with a Variety of Materials - Lesson 7 | Buoyant Boats
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Ideal for grade 3, in the Buoyant Boats activity students will design and construct different kinds of small boats, exploring the science behind engineering and design.
By the end of the activity students should be able to:
- Use a variety of materials to construct a boat
- Use a variety of designs to construct a boat
- Compare effectiveness of various designs and materials
- Recognize the importance of good workmanship
Additional resources included with the activity plan:
- Student worksheets
Additional resources required:
- Plastic tub
- Water
- Pennies or any other type of coins
- Stopwatch (preferably visible for the whole class)
- Various construction materials
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