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Salt 'n Lighter
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In this activity, learners discover that as the salinity of water increases, the density increases as well. Learners prove this by attempting to float fresh eggs in saltwater and freshwater.

Above Water: Buoyancy & Displacement
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In an investigation called "Shape It!" learners craft tiny boats out of clay, set them afloat on water and then add weight loads to them, in order to explore: how objects stay afloat in water; what th

The Best Dam Simulation Ever
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This online simulation game explores the different consequences of water levels on the Columbia River in the Pacific Northwest.

Bridge the Gap
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Learners work in groups to construct bridges using stale marshmallows and toothpicks.

Draggin' Boats
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Learners design, build, and test models of "dragon boats" made from up to three milk cartons.

Float Your Boat
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In this physics activity, learners will explore buoyancy.

Watercraft
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In this design challenge activity, learners build a boat that can hold 25 pennies (or 15 one inch metal washers) for at least ten seconds before sinking.

Design a Submarine
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Learners act as engineers and design mini submarines that move in the water like real submarines.

Soapy Boat
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Learners discover that soap can be used to power a boat. Learners make a simple, flat boat model, put it in water, and then add a drop of detergent at the back of the boat.

Pop Can "Hero Engine"
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In this activity, learners build water-propelled engines from soft drink cans.

Great Steamboat Race
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In this outdoor activity, learners race small boats, made of cork, balsa wood, popsicle sticks etc., to investigate the rate and direction of currents in a stream or creek.