Give each person three balls of modeling clay that are the same size. Have them form the clay into three different shapes—a ball, a log and a boat shape. Which floats? Which shape displaces the most water or takes up the most space in the water? Which is “lighter for its size”?
No. People: 1+
Age Group:
- Early Elementary, Middle School, Preschool, Upper Elementary
Steps & Setup Instructions
Objective: Try making boats out of clay and see which floats best
- Give each person three balls of modeling clay that are the same size.
- Each child forms the clay into three different shapes—a ball, a log and a boat shape. Which floats? Which shape displaces the most water or takes up the most space in the water? Which is “lighter for its size”?
- Try making different shape boats and see which float the best.
Date added: 11/30/-0001
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