Grade Level: 7-9
Time: 1 Hour
Summary: Each student uses a small quantity of modeling clay to make a boat that will float in a tub of water. The object is to build a boat that will hold as much weight as possible without sinking. In the process of designing and testing their boats, students discover some [...]
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August 31, 2007
Engineering in the K12 Classroom
Following a summer hiatus (and ongoing discussion with K12 educators), we have decided to make changes to the content and format of the Go Engineering! newsletter. Moving forward Go Engineering! will take the form of a bi-weekly blog providing lessons, activities, and general tips for incorporating [...]
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