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Student Activity - Float my boat
Activity idea
Whether you are in a yacht, a luxury cruise-liner or a canoe, all boat have one thing in common, they must float. Boat builders must think carefully about their designs to ensure that the boats do not just sink to the bottom of the ocean. Do you think you have what it takes to build a good boat?
Instructions
Follow the link provided to visit the PBS website to download a PDF worksheet on building aluminium foil boats. This activity not only lets students design and build boats but also encourages the use of the scientific method through testing different boat designs.
PBS: http://www-tc.pbskids.org/fetch/parentsteachers/activities/....
Ships travelling to Antarctica face an extra challenge – they must be able to contend with sea ice. To learn more about sea ice, including what it is and why it is important, follow the 'Antarctic sea ice' link to an informative PDF.
Antarctic Sea Ice: http://216.70.123.96/images/uploads/Antarctic_sea_ice_3.pdf
