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Boat Building
Objective
How do boats float? Classify different materials and see which ones float or sink. Use this knowledge of materials to engineer your own boat and see how much weight you can carry. Students can be introduced to the concept of buoyancy.
Subjects
Physics
Grade Levels
K-6
Lesson Plan
Boat Building Materials Checklist (Please Review)
Student Sheets
Boat Building Activity Sheets (ES)
Boat Building Activity Sheets (MS)