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Student Activity - Float my boat
Activity idea
In this activity, students design and build boats and are encouraged to use the scientific method through testing different boat designs.
Instructions
Whether you are in a yacht, a luxury cruise liner or a canoe, all boats 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?
Visit the PBS website to download a PDF worksheet on building aluminium foil boats.
www-tc.pbskids.org/fetch/parentsteachers/activities/pdf/FETCH_FloatMyBoat_Notes.pdf
Ships travelling to Antarctica face an extra challenge – they must be able to contend with sea ice. Learn more about Antarctic sea ice, including what it is and why it is important.
http://216.70.123.96/images/uploads/Antarctic_sea_ice_3.pdf
