Float a Boat
Students draw upon their understanding of buoyancy and density, as well as potential and kinetic energy, to design
and build a floating vessel with its own propulsion system that will carry cargo across a wading pool. As students
iterate through the design challenge, they gain firsthand experience in the design process.
Grades: 4–8
Disciplines: Science
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