How can you create a boat?

Obj. 7a., 9d, 11b, 11e, 21b

Instructions:

  1. Think about what you know about boats. What shapes do they have?

  2. Your challenge today is to build a boat!

  3. Gather materials that you want to use (recycled materials, tin foil, etc.)

  4. Construct your boat.

  5. Test your boat. Does it float?

  6. Redesign as many times as you want.

InterACTions:

  • What have you noticed about boats?

  • Why do you think they float?

  • How do you want to design a boat?

  • What materials do you think we can use? Let’s go find them!

  • What an interesting idea you have!

  • Let’s see if it floats!

  • Oh no…it didn’t float, what else do you want to try?

  • Our brain loves challenges!