This is one I use in class a lot. I like this one because ideas start out very different but as students go through the analyze > redesign > re-test phase of engineering (more on that here) they almost all end up with the same design because in this case, physics dictates that there really is one answer. The challenge? Use a single 10" x 10 " piece of foil to create a "boat" to hold as many pennies as possible before sinking. Good luck! Materials:
Parent Tip: Have multiple pieces of foil cut to the same size as kids will need a new piece of foil every time they redesign their boat. All boats will eventually look like this - but don't tell your kids that. How To Links & Explanation: Here is the link to the instructions and explanation. Thanks to Science Buddies for this activity. Share Your Experience: If you do this experiment feel free to post about your experience in the comments section below. Happy Engineering!
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