Divide into teams. Give each team some cardboard, cord and duct tape. Give them 20 minutes to design a boat. Test the boats in a kiddie pool, bathtub or nearby pond. Which floated? Try putting cans in the boat. How many cans can the boats hold before they sink?
No. People: 1+
Age Group:
- Early Elementary, High School, Middle School, Preschool, Upper Elementary
Steps & Setup Instructions
Objective: Make cardboard boats and see which one floats the best
- Divide into teams. Give each team some cardboard, cord and duct tape.
- Each team has 20 minutes to design a boat.
- Test the boats in a kiddie pool, bathtub or nearby pond. Which floated? Try putting cans in the boat. How many cans can the boats hold before they sink?
Date added: 11/30/-0001
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