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45min
Grades: 1,2

How Do You Build the Fastest Boat in the World?

ENGINEERING&TECHNOLOGY
How Do You Build the Fastest Boat in the World?

Curiosity trigger

The students will build yachts, catamarans and rafts. Their vessels will be tested on water. They will see why some objects sink while others do not and they will watch a film featuring the builder of the fastest boats in the world.
Curriculum and Skills
Work and Life Skills:
Critical thinking and drawing conclusion
Teamwork and collaboration skills
In this lesson, you will cover:
You will need
A big bowl filled with water, Styrofoam, string, scissors, plasticine, plastic bottles, skewers, adhesive tape, cardboard, plastic foil, drinking straws, elastic bands, small objects like a beverage can and a wooden spatula.

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