"Anchors aweigh" as students work to build a better boat starting with the classic aluminium foil model. Discover whether shape, size, or material (foil, clay, or wood) is the key to success for supporting maximum load. This simple yet challenging lab activity invokes critical thinking and problem solving while reinforcing engineering, buoyancy, and density principles.
Materials for 15 work stations
15 x Plastic container
3 x Aluminium foil
400 x Craft sticks
2 x Modelling clay
2 x Masking Tape
Complete with Student Guide and Assessment Questions