Float Your Boat

Welcome back to Design Thinking with Maddie!

STEM Challenge!

A princess is trying to cross a dangerous moat safely and quickly. Can you build a boat that will not only keep the princess dry, but cross the moat in the fastest time?

Your Challenge:

Build a boat that will float across a basin of water in the fastest time.

Suggested Materials:

  • Plastic bag

  • Plastic cup

  • Pencil

  • Plastic wrap

  • Foil

  • Smarties (if you don't have, what else might you use?)

  • Rubber band

  • Paper clip

  • Twist tie

  • Pipe cleaner

  • Lollipop (if you don't have, what else might you use?)

  • Cardboard box

  • Candy hearts (if you don't have, what else might you use?)

  • Popsicle stick

stem_build_a_boat_challenge.pdf

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