Lesson Plan

Barge Building: What Floats Your Boat?

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Students construct aluminum foil boats that float while holding the greatest number of pennies. They investigate the concept of water displacement, record their results, and watch a Bill Nye video on buoyancy.

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Grade
4th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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