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Build a floating vessel capable of carrying cargo. Groups create a vessel that floats and can carry at least 10 pennies to model a mass transit system. After learning about buoyancy, density, and energy, they redesign their vessels in the STEM activity.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have learners create a word wall with the provided vocabulary terms
Classroom Considerations
- Activity references locations in California; modify to nearby locations if possible to make the task more relevant to pupils
- Additional materials are necessary for the activity
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Pros
- Includes question prompts for discussion
- Has links to online resources, including a simulator for Newton's Cradle
Cons
- No student worksheets
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