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"My kids have so much fun completing this assignment and always end up coming up with contests to see who has the best boat in different categories, ie fastest, holds most weight before sinking, etc. Love all of these projects!"
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Engineering Challenge:
Using ten straws, three inches of duct tape, and ten inches of plastic wrap, can you make a boat that can hold 25 pennies without sinking?
Materials Needed (per student):
10 straws
10 inches of plastic wrap
3 inch strip of duct tape
25 pennies
tub of water
This packet contains all the information you need to make this a great engineering activity in your classroom! Lab sheets, student and teacher instructions, and challenge signs are all included! Using simple and cheap materials, you can engage your students in the engineering process!
This is one of many engineering challenges that I will be posting, follow my store to receive notifications when new challenges are posted!
Using ten straws, three inches of duct tape, and ten inches of plastic wrap, can you make a boat that can hold 25 pennies without sinking?
Materials Needed (per student):
10 straws
10 inches of plastic wrap
3 inch strip of duct tape
25 pennies
tub of water
This packet contains all the information you need to make this a great engineering activity in your classroom! Lab sheets, student and teacher instructions, and challenge signs are all included! Using simple and cheap materials, you can engage your students in the engineering process!
This is one of many engineering challenges that I will be posting, follow my store to receive notifications when new challenges are posted!
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What others say
"My kids have so much fun completing this assignment and always end up coming up with contests to see who has the best boat in different categories, ie fastest, holds most weight before sinking, etc. Love all of these projects!"
Theresa D.
"My students loved using this resource for their morning work! They were engaged in the resource and had no trouble getting started. Thanks to you for saving my preparation time."
Anushiya D.
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Description
Engineering Challenge:
Using ten straws, three inches of duct tape, and ten inches of plastic wrap, can you make a boat that can hold 25 pennies without sinking?
Materials Needed (per student):
10 straws
10 inches of plastic wrap
3 inch strip of duct tape
25 pennies
tub of water
This packet contains all the information you need to make this a great engineering activity in your classroom! Lab sheets, student and teacher instructions, and challenge signs are all included! Using simple and cheap materials, you can engage your students in the engineering process!
This is one of many engineering challenges that I will be posting, follow my store to receive notifications when new challenges are posted!
Using ten straws, three inches of duct tape, and ten inches of plastic wrap, can you make a boat that can hold 25 pennies without sinking?
Materials Needed (per student):
10 straws
10 inches of plastic wrap
3 inch strip of duct tape
25 pennies
tub of water
This packet contains all the information you need to make this a great engineering activity in your classroom! Lab sheets, student and teacher instructions, and challenge signs are all included! Using simple and cheap materials, you can engage your students in the engineering process!
This is one of many engineering challenges that I will be posting, follow my store to receive notifications when new challenges are posted!
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My kids have so much fun completing this assignment and always end up coming up with contests to see who has the best boat in different categories, ie fastest, holds most weight before sinking, etc. Love all of these projects!
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